Emergencies Act inquiry: Bill Blair says Ottawa police’s initial response to convoy protest was ‘incorrect’
Videos
-
Emergencies Act inquiry: Bill Blair says Ottawa police’s initial response to convoy protest was ‘incorrect’
01:20 | November 21, 2022
-
Toronto quantum computing company Xanadu breaks multi-year tech dry spell on TSX with IPO
02:07 | 1 hour ago
-
Feds investing $1B+ in military infrastructure for Canadian Forces Gagetown base
03:23 | 2 hours ago
-
Canada’s public health agency takes over Vaccine Injury Support Program
01:45 | 4 hours ago
-
Islamist terrorism remains at top of global index, youth radicalization is nothing new: expert
03:56 | 5 hours ago
-
Business Matters: Ontario hiking minimum wage to $17.95 on Oct. 1
02:10 | 5 hours ago
-
The Morning Show: April 1
45:36 | 8 hours ago
-
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline
01:47 | March 31, 2026
-
Iran war: Rising oil prices put financial pressure on Canadians
01:58 | March 31, 2026
-
Ottawa’s gun buyback program falls drastically short of targets
02:04 | March 31, 2026
-
‘A voice of unmatched eloquence and integrity’: Stephen Lewis dead at 88
03:12 | March 31, 2026
-
Carney praises Michael Ma, says he exhibits “fundamental Canadian values”
00:43 | March 31, 2026
-
‘A big illusion’: Poilievre slams Carney’s response to China Uyghur genocide claims
00:45 | March 31, 2026
-
Canada’s GDP grew 0.1% in January
01:51 | March 31, 2026
-
Stephen Lewis dead at 88: Federal, municipal officials pay tribute to former politician and activist
04:44 | March 31, 2026
-
Alberta independence petition leaders say signature requirement reached
01:18 | March 31, 2026
-
Canada ‘doesn’t appreciate’ what energy insecurity feels like: TC Energy CEO
00:55 | March 31, 2026
-
Carney ‘absolutely not’ considering proroguing Parliament
01:26 | March 31, 2026
-
How an Afghanistan TV channel is defying Taliban rule
02:31 | March 30, 2026
-
Carney doesn’t say whether Liberal MP Ma faces consequences for China forced labour comments
01:54 | March 30, 2026
-
Federal government, Ontario sign $8.8B deal to help boost housing sector
01:54 | March 30, 2026
-
Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire amid language controversy
02:10 | March 30, 2026
-
Alleged Iranian regime member claims during immigration hearing he had no authority
01:46 | March 30, 2026
-
Migraine sufferers say changing winter weather is worsening their symptoms
02:02 | March 30, 2026
-
Canada trade talks with U.S. remain “seized” following Trump’s suspension of negotiations
03:26 | March 30, 2026
-
Champagne talks ‘integrity’ of Canada’s supply chain, forced labour concerns ahead of China visit
02:08 | March 30, 2026
-
Feds detail ‘follow-the-money’ plan to combat fraud, extortion in Canada
05:12 | March 30, 2026
-
Air Canada employee swaps passenger’s luggage tags to traffic cannabis: RCMP
00:54 | March 30, 2026
-
‘This isn’t going to turn me into a Liberal, is it?’: Ford apprehensive about sip of Carney’s water
00:30 | March 30, 2026
-
Montreal police suspend search for teen who fell through the ice
00:33 | March 30, 2026
-
Avi Lewis signals no rush to secure parliamentary seat
01:27 | March 30, 2026
-
New NDP Leader Avi Lewis addresses fissure with provinces: ‘My door is always open’
00:45 | March 30, 2026
-
Emergencies Act inquiry: Bill Blair says Ottawa police’s initial response to convoy protest was ‘incorrect’
01:20 | November 21, 2022
-
Toronto quantum computing company Xanadu breaks multi-year tech dry spell on TSX with IPO
02:07 | 1 hour ago
-
Feds investing $1B+ in military infrastructure for Canadian Forces Gagetown base
03:23 | 2 hours ago
-
Canada’s public health agency takes over Vaccine Injury Support Program
01:45 | 4 hours ago
-
Islamist terrorism remains at top of global index, youth radicalization is nothing new: expert
03:56 | 5 hours ago
-
Business Matters: Ontario hiking minimum wage to $17.95 on Oct. 1
02:10 | 5 hours ago
-
The Morning Show: April 1
45:36 | 8 hours ago
-
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline
01:47 | March 31, 2026
-
Iran war: Rising oil prices put financial pressure on Canadians
01:58 | March 31, 2026
-
Ottawa’s gun buyback program falls drastically short of targets
02:04 | March 31, 2026
-
‘A voice of unmatched eloquence and integrity’: Stephen Lewis dead at 88
03:12 | March 31, 2026
-
Carney praises Michael Ma, says he exhibits “fundamental Canadian values”
00:43 | March 31, 2026
-
‘A big illusion’: Poilievre slams Carney’s response to China Uyghur genocide claims
00:45 | March 31, 2026
-
Canada’s GDP grew 0.1% in January
01:51 | March 31, 2026
-
Stephen Lewis dead at 88: Federal, municipal officials pay tribute to former politician and activist
04:44 | March 31, 2026
-
Alberta independence petition leaders say signature requirement reached
01:18 | March 31, 2026
-
Canada ‘doesn’t appreciate’ what energy insecurity feels like: TC Energy CEO
00:55 | March 31, 2026
-
Carney ‘absolutely not’ considering proroguing Parliament
01:26 | March 31, 2026
-
How an Afghanistan TV channel is defying Taliban rule
02:31 | March 30, 2026
-
Carney doesn’t say whether Liberal MP Ma faces consequences for China forced labour comments
01:54 | March 30, 2026
-
Federal government, Ontario sign $8.8B deal to help boost housing sector
01:54 | March 30, 2026
-
Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire amid language controversy
02:10 | March 30, 2026
-
Alleged Iranian regime member claims during immigration hearing he had no authority
01:46 | March 30, 2026
-
Migraine sufferers say changing winter weather is worsening their symptoms
02:02 | March 30, 2026
-
Canada trade talks with U.S. remain “seized” following Trump’s suspension of negotiations
03:26 | March 30, 2026
-
Champagne talks ‘integrity’ of Canada’s supply chain, forced labour concerns ahead of China visit
02:08 | March 30, 2026
-
Feds detail ‘follow-the-money’ plan to combat fraud, extortion in Canada
05:12 | March 30, 2026
-
Air Canada employee swaps passenger’s luggage tags to traffic cannabis: RCMP
00:54 | March 30, 2026
-
‘This isn’t going to turn me into a Liberal, is it?’: Ford apprehensive about sip of Carney’s water
00:30 | March 30, 2026
-
Montreal police suspend search for teen who fell through the ice
00:33 | March 30, 2026
-
Avi Lewis signals no rush to secure parliamentary seat
01:27 | March 30, 2026
-
New NDP Leader Avi Lewis addresses fissure with provinces: ‘My door is always open’
00:45 | March 30, 2026
Emergencies Act inquiry: Bill Blair says Ottawa police’s initial response to convoy protest was ‘incorrect’
Description
November 21, 2022
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair told the commission investigating the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act that he believes the initial response to the so-called “freedom convoy” was “incorrect.” He said he believed allowing trucks into the downtown core was a mistake but added he had come to this assessment with the “clarity of hindsight.”
-
Emergencies Act inquiry: Bill Blair says Ottawa police’s initial response to convoy protest was ‘incorrect’01:20 | November 21, 2022 -
Toronto quantum computing company Xanadu breaks multi-year tech dry spell on TSX with IPO02:07 | 1 hour ago -
Feds investing $1B+ in military infrastructure for Canadian Forces Gagetown base03:23 | 2 hours ago -
Canada’s public health agency takes over Vaccine Injury Support Program01:45 | 4 hours ago -
Islamist terrorism remains at top of global index, youth radicalization is nothing new: expert03:56 | 5 hours ago -
Business Matters: Ontario hiking minimum wage to $17.95 on Oct. 102:10 | 5 hours ago -
The Morning Show: April 145:36 | 8 hours ago -
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline01:47 | March 31, 2026 -
Iran war: Rising oil prices put financial pressure on Canadians01:58 | March 31, 2026 -
Ottawa’s gun buyback program falls drastically short of targets02:04 | March 31, 2026 -
‘A voice of unmatched eloquence and integrity’: Stephen Lewis dead at 8803:12 | March 31, 2026 -
Carney praises Michael Ma, says he exhibits “fundamental Canadian values”00:43 | March 31, 2026 -
‘A big illusion’: Poilievre slams Carney’s response to China Uyghur genocide claims00:45 | March 31, 2026 -
Canada’s GDP grew 0.1% in January01:51 | March 31, 2026 -
Stephen Lewis dead at 88: Federal, municipal officials pay tribute to former politician and activist04:44 | March 31, 2026 -
Alberta independence petition leaders say signature requirement reached01:18 | March 31, 2026 -
Canada ‘doesn’t appreciate’ what energy insecurity feels like: TC Energy CEO00:55 | March 31, 2026 -
Carney ‘absolutely not’ considering proroguing Parliament01:26 | March 31, 2026 -
How an Afghanistan TV channel is defying Taliban rule02:31 | March 30, 2026 -
Carney doesn’t say whether Liberal MP Ma faces consequences for China forced labour comments01:54 | March 30, 2026 -
Federal government, Ontario sign $8.8B deal to help boost housing sector01:54 | March 30, 2026 -
Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire amid language controversy02:10 | March 30, 2026 -
Alleged Iranian regime member claims during immigration hearing he had no authority01:46 | March 30, 2026 -
Migraine sufferers say changing winter weather is worsening their symptoms02:02 | March 30, 2026 -
Canada trade talks with U.S. remain “seized” following Trump’s suspension of negotiations03:26 | March 30, 2026 -
Champagne talks ‘integrity’ of Canada’s supply chain, forced labour concerns ahead of China visit02:08 | March 30, 2026 -
Feds detail ‘follow-the-money’ plan to combat fraud, extortion in Canada05:12 | March 30, 2026 -
Air Canada employee swaps passenger’s luggage tags to traffic cannabis: RCMP00:54 | March 30, 2026 -
‘This isn’t going to turn me into a Liberal, is it?’: Ford apprehensive about sip of Carney’s water00:30 | March 30, 2026 -
Montreal police suspend search for teen who fell through the ice00:33 | March 30, 2026 -
Avi Lewis signals no rush to secure parliamentary seat01:27 | March 30, 2026 -
New NDP Leader Avi Lewis addresses fissure with provinces: ‘My door is always open’00:45 | March 30, 2026
-
Emergencies Act inquiry: Bill Blair says Ottawa police’s initial response to convoy protest was ‘incorrect’01:20 | November 21, 2022
-
Toronto quantum computing company Xanadu breaks multi-year tech dry spell on TSX with IPO02:07 | 1 hour ago
-
Feds investing $1B+ in military infrastructure for Canadian Forces Gagetown base03:23 | 2 hours ago
-
Canada’s public health agency takes over Vaccine Injury Support Program01:45 | 4 hours ago
-
Islamist terrorism remains at top of global index, youth radicalization is nothing new: expert03:56 | 5 hours ago
-
Business Matters: Ontario hiking minimum wage to $17.95 on Oct. 102:10 | 5 hours ago
-
The Morning Show: April 145:36 | 8 hours ago
-
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline01:47 | March 31, 2026
-
Iran war: Rising oil prices put financial pressure on Canadians01:58 | March 31, 2026
-
Ottawa’s gun buyback program falls drastically short of targets02:04 | March 31, 2026
-
‘A voice of unmatched eloquence and integrity’: Stephen Lewis dead at 8803:12 | March 31, 2026
-
Carney praises Michael Ma, says he exhibits “fundamental Canadian values”00:43 | March 31, 2026
-
‘A big illusion’: Poilievre slams Carney’s response to China Uyghur genocide claims00:45 | March 31, 2026
-
Canada’s GDP grew 0.1% in January01:51 | March 31, 2026
-
Stephen Lewis dead at 88: Federal, municipal officials pay tribute to former politician and activist04:44 | March 31, 2026
-
Alberta independence petition leaders say signature requirement reached01:18 | March 31, 2026
-
Canada ‘doesn’t appreciate’ what energy insecurity feels like: TC Energy CEO00:55 | March 31, 2026
-
Carney ‘absolutely not’ considering proroguing Parliament01:26 | March 31, 2026
-
How an Afghanistan TV channel is defying Taliban rule02:31 | March 30, 2026
-
Carney doesn’t say whether Liberal MP Ma faces consequences for China forced labour comments01:54 | March 30, 2026
-
Federal government, Ontario sign $8.8B deal to help boost housing sector01:54 | March 30, 2026
-
Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire amid language controversy02:10 | March 30, 2026
-
Alleged Iranian regime member claims during immigration hearing he had no authority01:46 | March 30, 2026
-
Migraine sufferers say changing winter weather is worsening their symptoms02:02 | March 30, 2026
-
Canada trade talks with U.S. remain “seized” following Trump’s suspension of negotiations03:26 | March 30, 2026
-
Champagne talks ‘integrity’ of Canada’s supply chain, forced labour concerns ahead of China visit02:08 | March 30, 2026
-
Feds detail ‘follow-the-money’ plan to combat fraud, extortion in Canada05:12 | March 30, 2026
-
Air Canada employee swaps passenger’s luggage tags to traffic cannabis: RCMP00:54 | March 30, 2026
-
‘This isn’t going to turn me into a Liberal, is it?’: Ford apprehensive about sip of Carney’s water00:30 | March 30, 2026
-
Montreal police suspend search for teen who fell through the ice00:33 | March 30, 2026
-
Avi Lewis signals no rush to secure parliamentary seat01:27 | March 30, 2026
-
New NDP Leader Avi Lewis addresses fissure with provinces: ‘My door is always open’00:45 | March 30, 2026
Emergencies Act inquiry: Bill Blair says Ottawa police’s initial response to convoy protest was ‘incorrect’
Description
November 21, 2022
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair told the commission investigating the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act that he believes the initial response to the so-called “freedom convoy” was “incorrect.” He said he believed allowing trucks into the downtown core was a mistake but added he had come to this assessment with the “clarity of hindsight.”
National News
-
Niall Horan reveals what kind of dinner party guest he’d be ahead of new album1:404 hours ago -
Niall Horan details love story behind new single, ‘Dinner Party’1:344 hours ago -
Toronto quantum computing company Xanadu breaks multi-year tech dry spell on TSX with IPO2:075 hours ago -
Survivor 50: Two-time winner Sandra Diaz-Twine previews big tribal merge2:146 hours ago -
Feds investing $1B+ in military infrastructure for Canadian Forces Gagetown base3:236 hours ago -
U.S. Army helicopter pilots who flew past Kid Rock’s house, have suspensions overturned0:416 hours ago -
Canada’s public health agency takes over Vaccine Injury Support Program1:458 hours ago -
Trump’s planed White House ballroom hits legal obstacle2:016 hours ago -
Islamist terrorism remains at top of global index, youth radicalization is nothing new: expert3:566 hours ago -
Business Matters: Ontario hiking minimum wage to $17.95 on Oct. 12:106 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Artemis II prepares for launch around the moon4:319 hours ago -
Detecting fake AI images on April Fool’s Day5:488 hours ago -
Airlines hike fares as Iran war sparks jet fuel shortage fears1:548 hours ago -
Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’ amid Iran war2:0322 hours ago -
Alberta separatist petition has enough signatures, organizers say2:098 hours ago -
Carney condemns Israel’s ‘illegal invasion’ of Lebanon0:321 day ago -
Business Matters: Unilever confirms $44.8B acquisition of McCormick amid hiring freeze2:231 day ago -
Health Matters: Cheese included in certain Hello Fresh meal kits recalled2:121 day ago -
How an Afghanistan TV channel is defying Taliban rule2:311 day ago -
Michael Ma has ‘recognized the seriousness’ of his perceived dismissal of forced labour, Carney says3:311 day ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: March 3122:1223 hours ago -
Global National: March 3018:391 day ago -
Global National: March 29, 202622:013 days ago -
Global National: March 2822:054 days ago -
Global National: March 2721:555 days ago -
Global National: March 2622:246 days ago -
Global National: March 2521:226 days ago -
Global National: March 2421:561 week ago -
Global National: March 2321:291 week ago -
Global National: March 2222:031 week ago
Trending
Canada
-
Islamist terrorism remains at top of global index, youth radicalization is nothing new: expert3:566 hours ago -
Business Matters: Ontario hiking minimum wage to $17.95 on Oct. 12:106 hours ago -
Artemis II launch marks historic moment for Canada in space4:578 hours ago -
Electrical issue knocks BC Ferries Spirit of Vancouver Island out of service3:328 hours ago -
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline1:478 hours ago -
Police still looking for baby’s remains after mother’s body found in St. Albert apartment1:428 hours ago -
Condo pre-sales collapse in Metro Vancouver1:538 hours ago -
Carney ‘absolutely not’ considering proroguing Parliament1:261 day ago -
Canada set to face Bosnia in FIFA World Cup opener1:478 hours ago -
Montreal woman asked to repay $12K in COVID-19 aid by CRA2:251 day ago
U.S. News
-
U.S. Army helicopter pilots who flew past Kid Rock’s house, have suspensions overturned0:416 hours ago -
Trump’s planed White House ballroom hits legal obstacle2:016 hours ago -
Artemis II: Hundreds of fans gathering near Kennedy Space Center to witness historic launch2:009 hours ago -
Lawyer for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk says alleged bullet doesn’t match his client’s weapon1:541 day ago -
Handcuffed woman makes daring escape through open window of police vehicle1:061 day ago -
Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy sites if deal is not ‘shortly reached’1:511 day ago -
Business Matters: Canadians banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors2:052 days ago -
Fuel prices will take months to drop even if Iran war stops now, experts warn1:535 days ago -
Savannah Guthrie questions if mom’s disappearance was ‘because of me’2:225 days ago -
Deal to end DHS shutdown moves to the House amid ongoing travel chaos1:455 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Islamist terrorism remains at top of global index, youth radicalization is nothing new: expert3:566 hours ago -
Artemis II prepares for launch around the moon4:319 hours ago -
Airlines hike fares as Iran war sparks jet fuel shortage fears1:548 hours ago -
Iran war: Rising oil prices put financial pressure on Canadians1:5822 hours ago -
Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’ amid Iran war2:0322 hours ago -
Carney says ‘serious issues’ remain with China’s treatment of Uyghurs0:571 day ago -
Carney condemns Israel’s ‘illegal invasion’ of Lebanon0:321 day ago -
How an Afghanistan TV channel is defying Taliban rule2:311 day ago -
Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy sites if deal is not ‘shortly reached’1:511 day ago -
Michael Ma has ‘recognized the seriousness’ of his perceived dismissal of forced labour, Carney says3:311 day ago
Politics
-
Feds investing $1B+ in military infrastructure for Canadian Forces Gagetown base3:236 hours ago -
Trump’s planed White House ballroom hits legal obstacle2:016 hours ago -
Ontario will fall 100K housing starts short of goal annually until 2028: budget4:078 hours ago -
Ontario’s finance minister defends budget after lower-than-expected tariff impact12:2210 hours ago -
City hall meeting cancelled amid transparency concerns1:5912 hours ago -
Nova Scotia Power CEO Vivek Sood5:4014 hours ago -
Larry Campbell contract extended as provincial advisor on Downtown Eastside3:2622 hours ago -
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline1:478 hours ago -
Airlines hike fares as Iran war sparks jet fuel shortage fears1:548 hours ago -
Iran war: Rising oil prices put financial pressure on Canadians1:5822 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Health Matters: Ottawa takes over, updates vaccine injury compensation program2:236 hours ago -
Langley mother calls for healthcare changes2:308 hours ago -
Pharmacists in Manitoba can now administer measles-containing vaccines2:108 hours ago -
Health Matters: Improving breast radiotherapy for every body4:361 day ago -
Healthy Living: Tick season reminders heading into spring3:511 day ago -
Doctors caution Canada needs to be prepare health system for large-scale casualty events1:492 days ago -
Health Matters: New guidelines highlight connections between heart, brain, and mental health issues2:192 days ago -
RPS Staff Sgt. shares personal journey with mental health and supports available4:052 days ago -
‘One of those emotional days I’ll never forget,’ Ted Nolan opens up about diagnosis, living with multiple myeloma5:232 days ago -
First responder mental health and wellness5:172 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Report: Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked framework2:152 weeks ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:382 weeks ago -
Questions about how Tumbler Ridge shooter had access to guns2:302 months ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:452 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:132 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:023 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:514 months ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:304 months ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:535 months ago -
Russian snipers using Canadian rifles in Ukraine despite sanctions2:385 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:594 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3711 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4918 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0522 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2530 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0041 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5744 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1544 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1247 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3842 months ago