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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Canadian Court Rules Against Trudeau's Use of Emergency Powers"

A Canadian federal court judge has ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act to crack down on the 2022 Freedom Convoy was "not justified" and a violation of rights. The judge stated that the decision to issue the proclamation lacked reasonableness and transparency. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland defended the government's actions, while the government announced plans to appeal the ruling. The protest initially targeted vaccine mandates but grew into a broader anti-mandates demonstration, leading to concerns about the supply chain crisis. Trudeau's invocation of the Emergencies Act allowed a powerful police crackdown and the forced removal of vehicles blocking the streets, but the court ruled that it did not meet the requirements for a public order emergency.

via Fox News|

#canada #emergencies-act #federal-court

civil-liberties2 years ago•3 min saved

"Judge Rules Against Trudeau's Use of Emergencies Act in Freedom Convoy Crackdown"

Canada's Federal Court ruled against the government's invocation of the Emergencies Act in February 2022, declaring it an abuse of power and annulling foundational rights, including freedom of expression. The decision represents a significant win for civil liberties and may open avenues for affected individuals to sue the government for damages. While the government plans to appeal, the ruling serves as a powerful disincentive for future governments to invoke such draconian actions against peaceful protestors.

via UnHerd|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Judge Rules Canada's Use of Emergency Powers to Suppress Trucker Protests Unconstitutional

A federal court in Canada has declared Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act against protesters in 2022 as unconstitutional, ruling that there was no national emergency justifying its invocation. The court's decision refutes a previous ruling and has been celebrated by advocacy groups. Despite the ruling, the Canadian government plans to appeal, asserting that the Act was implemented due to a threat to national security. Trudeau, who remains unpopular among Canadians, has not indicated any plans to resign.

via Daily Caller|

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"Federal Court's Decision on Trudeau's Use of Emergencies Act Sparks Government Appeal and Civil Liberties Victory"

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced the government’s intention to appeal the Federal Court ruling that deemed the use of the Emergencies Act, used to disperse Freedom Convoy protestors, unconstitutional. The court found violations of Charter rights and government overreach, prompting criticism from Conservative leaders and the Canadian Constitution Foundation. Despite the ruling, Freeland maintains that the government's use of emergency powers was necessary and will be appealing the decision.

via True North|

#canadian-constitution-foundation #charter-rights #chrystia-freeland

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Judge rules Canada's use of Emergencies Act to end trucker protests unconstitutional

A Canadian court has ruled that Justin Trudeau’s government was not justified in using the Emergencies Act to break up protest blockades, finding the move "unreasonable" and in violation of Canada’s charter of rights and freedoms. The court's decision, which will be appealed by the government, has sparked political controversy and criticism from Trudeau's rivals, with the Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre accusing Trudeau of causing the crisis and violating Charter rights.

via The Guardian|

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"Federal Court Deems Trudeau's Emergencies Act Use Unconstitutional"

The Federal Court has ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act to end the Freedom Convoy protests was unreasonable and unconstitutional, violating Charter rights. The court emphasized that the Act should be a last resort and found that existing laws could have been effective in managing the situation. The freezing of bank accounts was deemed far from minimally impairing, impacting individuals nationwide, and lacking clear standards for targeting individuals. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Trudeau for resorting to emergency powers, while the Canadian Constitution Foundation expressed concerns over government overreach and violations of civil liberties.

via True North|

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