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OTTAWA — An inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act got a blaring introduction Friday to life in Ottawa during the "Freedom Convoy" protest as the deafening chorus of big-rig horns was played for the commission.

Ottawa has dealt with a fair number of serious crises over the last few years. A massive and destructive windstorm, floods, a giant sinkhole that swallowed a busy downtown throughway and, of course, a global pandemic. Each time, Coun.

The woman testified Friday she suffers hearing loss, lung and throat problems and mental health issues after enduring the occupation.

Eight months after anti-COVID-19 vaccine mandate protesters gridlocked parts of downtown Ottawa, a public inquiry has opened public hearings as it probes the federal government's unprecedented use of emergency powers to clear the capital.

The judge leading the public inquiry into the federal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act warned of tight timelines.

OTTAWA — Provincial officials in Saskatchewan and Alberta got a Valentine's Day surprise from the prime minister this year when he called to say he was considering invoking the Emergencies Act, a public inquiry heard Thursday.

The Public Order Emergency Commission’s public hearings into the federal governments use of the Emergencies Act kicked off on Oct. 13 with introductory remarks from the parties who have been granted standing in the proceedings, allowing all sides to essentially make their opening arguments.

Provincial officials in Saskatchewan and Alberta were shocked when the prime minister said he was considering invoking the Emergencies Act.

Saskatchewan and Alberta objected to use, believed law did not need to be applied across country

Saskatchewan and Alberta objected to use, believed law did not need to be applied across country