Evidence submitted to the Emergencies Act inquiry shows that Trudeau didn\u0027t think police needed more powers, so why did he invoke the EA?
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“The police of jurisdiction needs to do their job. If they’re saying they can’t do it because they don’t have enough officers or equipment, we need to remove that excuse as soon as possible,” Trudeau said. That lead Trudeau to ask Ford if that meant the Ontario Provincial Police were unable to help. When Ford replied that the OPP could help but that he couldn’t direct the police in how to act, Trudeau then asked who could.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The prime minister should know that just as he can’t direct the RCMP in operational matters neither can a premier nor mayor direct their respective forces.
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