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Author of Emergencies Act calls for “extraordinary accountability” from feds
The author of the extraordinary law used by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to crack down on Freedom Convoy protesters in Ottawa is once again raising concerns about government accountability.
Ontario staffer fired for donating to truckers suing Doug Ford and Toronto Star journalists
A former staffer for the Ontario government who was fired after donating $100 to the Freedom Convoy is suing Premier Doug Ford, his chief of staff and the Toronto Star journalists who reported her donation.
Alberta takes Trudeau to court over use of Emergencies Act
This edition of The Andrew Lawton Show is coming to you from the Canada Strong and Free Conference in Ottawa! Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joins the show to discuss Alberta’s case and share his views on the Freedom Convoy.
Statistics Canada data debunks claims that border blockades impacted trade
New data shows that border blockades that happened while Freedom Convoy protests took place in Ottawa had little effect on cross-border trade.
Feds refuse to disclose justification for Emergencies Act
The Trudeau government is refusing to reveal what information it used to justify invoking the Emergencies Act to crack down on peaceful Freedom Convoy protests in Ottawa in February.
Government Charter of Rights conference concludes with sharp words for panelists
An Ottawa conference marking the 40th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms saw a law professor lecture the government for not understanding “the very notion of freedom,” as well as an independent media journalist chastise a panel member for calling Freedom Convoy protesters “human slime.”
No record of Pierre Poilievre supporting border blockades
Despite Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate Jean Charest’s allegation that his opponent and perceived frontrunner Pierre Poilievre supported border blockades during the Freedom Convoy, a review of Poilievre’s statements shows no such position.
Charest tells Poilievre his support for truckers disqualifies him from being PM
Conservative leadership hopeful and former Quebec Liberal premier Jean Charest attacked rival candidate MP Pierre Poilievre on Friday, saying Poilievre can’t be prime minister if he supported the Freedom Convoy.
Author of Emergencies Act questions whether threshold was met for its use
The former cabinet minister who wrote the Emergencies Act in 1988 has questioned whether the requirements for its invocation were met after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used the extraordinary measure to quash Freedom Convoy protests in February.
Ontario cop charged for posting video praising truckers
A Durham police officer who posted a video of herself speaking in support of the Freedom Convoy as it headed towards Ottawa is now facing charges under Ontario’s Police Services Act.
