The final report assessing the federal government's invocation of the Emergencies Act concluded that the threshold was met to enact unprecedented powers to end to the 'Freedom Convoy' protests, but what else did it say? CTVNews.ca dove into the massive report and came away with nine notable findings that you may have missed.
The Public Order Emergency Commission's final report assessing the federal government's invocation of the Emergencies Act concluded that Prime Minister Justinfor enacting unprecedented powers to end the"Freedom Convoy" protests and blockades – even if that move could have been avoided with better policing strategies and more involvement from all levels of governments.
Trudeau's national security and intelligence adviser Jody Thomas also raised flags in the hearings that there are gaps in the federal government's ability to properly monitor and collect open-source information from social media.
Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber make their way with counsel to the Public Order Emergency Commission, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld The convoy was comprised of"loosely organized" collection and impacted by power struggles but had cross-Canada support that tapped into a broad set of concerns;
In short: some was used to cover convoy expenses, some of it was refunded, and the rest was handed over to the escrow agent pending the outcome of the ongoing class-action legal proceedings. It was estimated that cash donations reached up to $20,000 per day in Ottawa, where multiple locations were made available for drop offs, including the main stage on Wellington Street. Organizers created a system to distribute envelopes containing $500 to truckers.
Police officers patrol on foot along Albert Street as a protest against COVID-19 restrictions that has been marked by gridlock and the sound of truck horns reaches its 14th day, in Ottawa, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.
There were constant fire hazards in the downtown core, caused by open fires, wood, propane tanks, and jerry cans of fuel. Then-Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford speak to reporters after meeting together in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TanThe province was not as engaged when protests were limited to Ottawa, deciding to act once they began spreading; and
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