first time in canadian history. the emergencies act plans to -- restore public order including overriding civil rights, banning public assemblies or restricting travel to and from specific areas. here is some of with prime minister trudeau said today. >> this is not a peaceful protest. at the borders in different parts of the country, the blockades are harming our economy and endangering public safety. critical supply chains have been disrupted. we cannot and will not allow illegal and dangerous activities to continue. the federal government has invoked the emergencies act to supplement provincial and territorial capacity to address the blockades an occupation. so the emergencies act will be used to strengthen and support law enforcement agencies at all