Canadian Court Rules Emergencies Act Use During 2022 Freedom Convoy Unconstitutional

A Canadian federal court ruled in January 2024 that invoking the Emergencies Act during the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests was unconstitutional. This landmark decision challenges the Trudeau government's response to the Ottawa blockades. The court emphasized the Act's lack of transparency and necessity, citing violations of expression freedoms. The government intends to appeal, citing national security concerns. Originating from COVID-19 mandates opposition, the protests had expanded to broader political discontent. #news #politics #canada