Justin Trudeau To Revoke Emergency Powers Used To Target Freedom Convoy, According To Reports

On Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will revoke the Emergencies Act after using the powers to break-up and target key organizers and participants in the Freedom Convoy protest, a movement of truckers and citizens who protested Canada’s vaccine mandate and restrictions.

The AP reported:

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday he is removing emergency powers police can use after authorities ended the border blockades by those opposed to COVID-19 restrictions as well as the occupation of downtown Ottawa.

Trudeau invoked the powers last week and lawmakers affirmed the powers late Monday. Trudeau said then the powers were still needed but noted they would not still in place a day longer than necessary.

As noted by the AP, the emergencies power granted the Canadian government authority “to declare certain areas as no-go zones”and also allowed “police to freeze truckers’ personal and corporate bank accounts and compel tow truck companies to haul away vehicles.”

Earlier this week, a Canadian law enforcement official told the press that investigations into the Freedom Convoy would go on for months. It is unclear when Trudeau will announce the removal of the emergency powers and police.

This is a developing news story; please check back for updates.

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