The invocation of the Emergencies Act in February granted the statewide ranging powers that infringed on the guaranteed Charter rights of Canadians.
The Toronto Sun article is raising questions about the use of the act. Truth is emerging, falsehoods are becoming apparent, and we believe that accountability can be achieved through the democratic process and the justice system.
It’s been two months since the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act to quell peaceful protest in the nation’s capital. The framework of the legislation requires the government to launch an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the declared emergency within 60 days.
On February 18th, 2022, after several weeks of peaceful protests, Canadians witnessed the total and absolute erosion of their faith in the police and their democratically elected officials.
Thousands of police officers were called to Ottawa. Horses trampled protesters, tear gas was deployed, gun point arrests occurred, and excessive force was used.
Please read the statement by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms as it echoes our sentiments on the use of the Emergency Act.
Police on Guard stands with every citizen’s fundamental right to protest. Police on Guard does not condone any action within a protest that may violate any federal or provincial legislation. In an effort to answer many questions we’ve received regarding the Emergency Act we have reviewed the legislation. What has become clear is that the nation is divided, the rule of law is in question, and Canadians are standing up for their unalienable rights in various ways whether it be by attending peaceful protests, donating to peaceful protests, or expressing their support through numerous mediums.