Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley has ruled that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s invocation and use of the Emergencies Act two years ago to shut down the Freedom Convoy protests “was not justified.” In fact, the court found that the invocation “violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who infamously froze bank accounts of protesters at that time, announced that the Liberal government plans to appeal the Federal Court’s decision. But according to University of Ottawa associate professor of criminology Michael Kempa, “the Federal Court decision — unlike that of the Public Order Emergency Commission under Rouleau — is ‘legally binding’ and it makes the government ‘vulnerable.’”
Trudeau’s crony during the protests and following them, New Democrat Party leader Leader Jagmeet Singh, is now distancing himself from the prime minister. Singh, “who supported Trudeau’s invocation of the Emergencies Act, was asked Tuesday if he regrets backing the government. Singh said his party’s was always reluctant in its support.” Singh is now backpedaling in a vain effort to regain his own autonomy (and face) after shamelessly binding himself to Trudeau in a pact that ensured that Canada would be stuck with Trudeau until 2025.
Canada’s official opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, tweeted:
BREAKING: Judge rules Trudeau broke the highest law in the land with the Emergencies Act.
He caused the crisis by dividing people. Then he violated Charter rights to illegally suppress citizens. As PM, I will unite our country for freedom.
Sign here to fire Trudeau and unite… pic.twitter.com/k7d9VxozCK
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) January 23, 2024
Justice Richard Mosley’s ruling undermines the credibility of Justice Paul Rouleau, the commissioner whom Trudeau appointed in 2022, in a fox-guarding-the-henhouse scenario, to oversee the Public Order Emergency Commission, which conducted an inquiry into Trudeau’s invocation of the Emergencies Act. Rouleau concluded that the threshold for invoking the Act was met, even though during the inquiry, it emerged that Trudeau lied about police requesting that he invoke the Act. It was revealed that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) warned the Trudeau government that the threshold had not been met to invoke the Emergency Measures Act, but Trudeau went ahead and invoked it anyway.
Despite all, according to the Globe and Mail:
Justice Rouleau found that there was “credible and compelling information” to support a reasonable belief that the protests posed a threat to the security of Canada. The information available to cabinet when it made the decision to invoke the act included evidence of the presence of ideologically motivated extremists at the protests, threats against public officials and fear of a “lone wolf” attack.
The erroneous finding was not surprising given that Rouleau was a longtime supporter of the Liberal Party, and even a member of the Liberal party. He worked for the Liberals and was appointed to the bench by a previous Liberal prime minister, Paul Martin. He was, obviously, hardly neutral. Nor did he seem concerned by Trudeau’s crackdown on the unvaccinated, or by government overreach and the Trudeau cabinet’s casual discussion about “crushing the Freedom Convoy with tanks.” Despite the large number of trucks and the blaring of truck horns, it was a peaceful protest, unlike the current widespread, pro-Hamas and pro-Houthi protests, which threaten Jews, disrupt traffic, menace people in shopping malls, and spread hatred.
Solidarity with the Freedom Convoy protests extended far beyond Canada’s borders. Trudeau faced a tongue-lashing in the European Parliament for acting like a dictator. The Freedom Convoy served as an wake-up call to the elitist abuse of power and trampling of constitutional freedoms.
At a packed Ultimate Fighting Championship match last Saturday night in Toronto, the crowds erupted into chants of “f*** Trudeau” — a chant that became widespread during the Freedom Convoy protests. In 2022, even while Trudeau was inside the official residence of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the “faraway chants of ‘f— Trudeau’” could still be heard during his photo-op with Johnson.
Justice Mosley’s ruling will be sure to cause more complications for the Liberal Government, which is now nose-diving in the polls.
E T says
EVERY Liberal and EVERY NDP member voted in favour of the Emergency Act, greatest threat to Canadians FREEDOM. Every last one of them. What happened to Singh – his smirk has disappeared. Deputy Prime Minister / World Economic Forum chairperson, Chrystia Freeland’s smirk had disappeared.
We are getting closer to a “Watcha gonna do when “They” come for you” moment. Perhaps “lock her up”
jaime says
The one party that was pure convoy is down to 1% in terms of vote shares.
E T says
Dignbat
Rarely says
I suggest that the vast majority of Canadians supported the shutting down of the so-called “Freedom Convoy” and other such disruptive demonstrations. IF the Emergency Measures Act was misused to do so (of course there will be an appeal) that’s unfortunate and a different route should have taken. Nevertheless it had to be shut down.
In spite of many who oppose Trudeau (“F^^^ Trudeau) he and the Liberal Party will remain in power indefinitely simply because the Conservative Party insists on committing political Hari Kari at every election..
jaime says
There is massive infighting with in the CPC that could sink the party.
Rarely says
Seems like there always is.
Trudeau’s been a sitting duck the last two elections but no effective opposition by the Conservatives.
E T says
Bullshit
Rarely says
Intelligent response. No facts I guess.
E T says
It is language you understand. Look at poll 338 If an election were to be held today, the Conservatives would have a majority.
Rarely says
E T
Polls are meaningless, especially when no election is in sight. The PC Party has a habit of crashing in the home stretch.
bill says
Completly agree, I did not see any point in those convoys. Caused disruption of supplies, inconnvenience to other road users and massive pollution. Of course we know that truckers are not the sharpest knives in the drawer, though romanticised in TV and movies. They should all have been sacked.
BTW no way in support of the ridiculous Trudeau but why do they keep him in power?
Ray Jarman says
Since Canada is a parliamentary form of government, maybe a vote of no confidence should be held. Trudeau certainly infringed upon the rights of the truckers and others who were demonstrating against the vaccine mandate by stealing their bank accounts and other unpropitious acts. Also, the parliament needs to rescind Trudeau’s offer to accept thousands of sub-human scum from Gaza.
The nullification of Trudeau’s offer to accept the Gazan scum would also be extremely beneficial for the US as there is virtually no border security between the US and Canada. America has far too much of the low lifeform already and we certainly do not need anymore.
jaime says
If the convoy had support in Canada maybe but they have very little support.As for a vote they would not many votes
Liberals/NDP/Bloc/Greens would all support the PM
CPC Most mps have moved away from supporting the convoy
There are many mps that think we will bring far more from GAZA.
jaime says
There are some with in the Liberal’s that feel the PM is not left enough leaning.Take refugees from GAZA many wanted 500,000 a few have also been calling on Canada to bring in a 100 million refugees over 5 years.Point is as bad as the PM is it could be far worse if he steps down or is voted out.
jaime says
I don’t think the Feds should appeal for the simple reason the convoy movement is dying.They did have around 10,000 members now there down to about 130 Canada wide wupport is around 1%.
E T says
More bullshit
Rarely says
What a great debater!!!
E T says
I gave up debating with global clowns awhile ago.
Rarely says
Seems like there always is.
Trudeau’s been a sitting duck the last two elections but no effective opposition by the Conservatives.
jaime says
I think the best thing for them if the far right mps left the party.
E T says
Trudeau’s minority government has been propped by the NDP — call an election, the majority of Canadians can’t wait to get rid of this WEF puppet.
Life on North Brother Island ain’t so bad Rarely, come visit sometime.
jaime says
1)There was a report out a few days ago that said why most are tired of the PM the majority would not vote for the CPC.
2)The CPC does not seem read as they don’t people picked in a large amount of the ridings.
E T says
Jaime where are you from ?????
E T says
Rarely has a sidekick troll — oh goody goody.
E T says
Health Canada paid social media influencers to encourage Covid vaccinations. Public Health Agency Canada paid a marketing agency called Mr. And Mrs. Jones to dish out approximately $10, 000 to each influencer they hired.
I looked up the word rare, it says occurring infrequently. Hmm I know several people who have died recently of a “rare” fast acting cancer.
I wonder if jihadwatc has picked up a couple of squirrel girl influencers.
Rarely says
E T
Did you hear that Elvis came out from hiding last week, admitted to being behind the Kennedy assassination and, while running from frenzied fans, fell off the edge of the Earth?
(I got this info from the same place you get yours).
P.S. Do pass this on to all your followers.
E T says
Boom and that is why I quit debating with feckless, global, bitches.
Rarely says
LOL
Major Tom says
The Honorable Maxime Bernier stood with the Freedom Convoy……A man of integrity!
E T says
FREEDOM
Yes Tom he stood with them from day one. He is not a WEFFER. He appreciates our freedom.
Kris Eriksen
WITH TODAY’S COURT RULING, THR FREEDOM CONVOY HAS BEEN VINDICATED. THE ABUSE OF POWER DEPLOYED BY THIS CURRENT CROP OF POLITICIANS, REQUIRES FULL ACCOUNTABILITY.
NEVER FORGET WHAT THEY DID, but always celebrate the beauty in what forced them to do it.
terry says
Another Globalist Elite turd needing flushed down the crapper.
Richard Bligdon says
Pierre Poilevre and the rest of the fake Conservative Party are grandstanding for votes now.
They were in on the plandemic,despite Poilievre’s claims to the contrary.In fact,then CINO Party leader Erin O’Toole was calling for Trudeau to invoke The War Measures Act in 2020 to lock the country down.
Both,Polievre and the rest of the CPC were silent(except to call for more death jabs)as Canadians carter rights were trampled.
Two years ago,Pierre Poilievre did a photo shoot with Truckers(to seize the CPC leadership),then claimed he supported them.
Meantime,interim CPC leader Candace Bergen told the truckers in parliament to “take down the barriers and go home.”
Maxime Bernier(PPC leader) and Randy Hillier( former mpp Lanark,Ontario)we’re there in support – all the time.