Emergencies Act crackdown on ‘Freedom Convoy’ was justified: inquiry

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A public inquiry has determined that the federal government was justified in using the Emergencies Act to crack down on ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests – but was still critical of steps such as a decision to suspend vehicle insurance in these efforts. The findings come in a 2,000-page report from the Public Order Emergency Commission, which […]

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[JACKBURTON]

Luckily the government investigated itself and found itself clear of any wrongdoing. Whew.

 

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The inquiry was headed by a Chief Justice of the Ontario Appeals Court, not a member of the government.

 

[JACKBURTON]

The inquiry was headed by a Chief Justice of the Ontario Appeals Court, not a member of the government.

Pretty sure they are appointed and paid by the government.
But I'm no law scholar.

 

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Well ya, that is the way the judicial system works here in Canada. Who would you have liked to see head up the inquiry? Someone with no judicial experience? Like most of us life long Maple Leaf fans, it is always best to blame the referees!

 

[JACKBURTON]

I'm good with an impartial jury that's not involved with the government or the trucking industry.
If it's good enough for a murder trial it's probably good enough for this.

Well ya, that is the way the judicial system works here in Canada. Who would you have liked to see head up the inquiry? Someone with no judicial experience? Like most of us life long Maple Leaf fans, it is always best to blame the referees!