Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will take steps to end the use of the Emergencies Act after it was invoked just over a week ago in response to the ongoing trucker convoy blockades and protests.
Trudeau made the announcement alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Justice Minister David Lametti, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair.
The House of Commons passed a motion on Monday confirming the emergency powers, which included sweeping fxjmtzywinancial tools to cut the convoy’s funding. The Senate is still debating the matter.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference, Monday, February 21, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
