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The prime minister invoked Emergencies Act, largely because his most important political client — Ontario — desperately needs help.
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The prime minister invoked Emergencies Act, largely because his most important political client — Ontario — desperately needs help.
The Emergencies Act is the modern-day replacement to the War Measures Act
OTTAWA - The cabinet order invoking the Emergencies Act says the government needs temporary but extr...
The last time Canada used emergency measures at home was in October 1970 during the "October Crisis" under Pierre Trudeau's leadership.
The cabinet order invoking the Emergencies Act says the government needs temporary but extraordinary powers to end blockades because they are threatening Canada's supply chains, economic security and trading relationships in a bid to achieve political or ideological goals.