Governments of all three levels, convoy organizers and police have been granted standing in the public inquiry looking into the invocation of the federal Emergencies Act.
Granting groups or individuals standing allows them certain privileges in the inquiry process, including the ability to suggest witnesses or cross-examine them. It also means they are given advance notice on documents being submitted into evidence.
The federal government, the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta have been granted full standing, while the government of Manitoba will be allowed to enter written submissions. The Ottawa Police Service has been granted full standing, while its former chief Peter Sloly will be allowed to produce documents and examine witnesses.Protesters form a blockade in front of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., which links the city to Michigan.The federal Conservative Party and individual protesters are some notable exclusions in Rouleau's decision.
"There is also an important role for an independent non-partisan process. Both ought to operate independently from one another."