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Canada’s Emergencies Act: What power does it give Justin Trudeau?

Prime Minister Trudeau invoked never-before-used measures in response to anti-government trucker protests and blockades.

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Former CF Montreal winger Ballou Tabla signs with CPL's Atletico Ottawa

OTTAWA — Atletico Ottawa has signed Canadian international winger Ballou Tabla to a three-year contract.

The Canadian Press

Top News Advisory for Tuesday, Feb. 15

Here are the latest Top News stories from The Canadian Press. All times are Eastern unless otherwise stated. Coverage plans are included when available. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

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Saunas, haircuts, hot meals: Ottawa protesters set up for the long haul

Those protesting Covid-19 restrictions seem unfazed by possible police action as prime minister invokes emergency powers

The Guardian - US

Ottawa police chief resigns amid criticism over trucker protests

Peter Sloly faced criticism for police’s handling of ‘occupation’ of Canada’s capital by anti-government protesters.

Al Jazeera

Ottawa's police chief resigns over handling of trucker protest

He has been criticized for taking a hands-off approach to the demonstrations.

Axios

Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly quits as protest convoy goes on outside Parliament

Ottawa's police chief abruptly resigned Tuesday, while the Mounties and Ontario Provincial Police worked closely with the local force on a plan to end a chaotic antigovernment protest paralyzing the downtown core.

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Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly resigns amid Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests

Police are expected to begin towing trucks out of Ottawa ‘within days’ after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave himself emergency powers

The Independent UK

Why defacing the Terry Fox statue touched a nerve with so many Canadians

One of the first things that happened when the so-called “freedom convoy” arrived in Ottawa was that anti-vaccine mandate protesters defaced a statue of Terry Fox near Parliament Hill. The statue was draped in Canadian flags and had a sign that read “Mandate Freedom” wedged under its arm.

The Conversation

Canadian official: Police must act now to stop truck protest

Canada’s top safety leader says it’s time for police to begin stamping out widespread protests by truckers who are blocking border crossings and streets in the capital city

The Independent UK

Replacing Erin O'Toole exposes the Conservative Party's ever-deepening divides

In voting to remove Erin O’Toole as leader, the Conservative Party of Canada’s caucus has raised the thorny question of how the different groups within contemporary conservatism can co-exist and collaborate.

The Conversation

A Twitter investigation reveals what the 'freedom convoy,' Islamophobes, incels and Hindu supremacists have in common

The so-called “freedom convoy,” which began in January in Ottawa, has garnered international attention and sparked a flood of social media conversations.

The Conversation

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. All times eastern:

The Canadian Press

Canada's Trudeau moves to stop blockades by opponents of vaccine mandates, pandemic restrictions

OTTAWA, Canada — Seated in an 18-wheeler, Tyler Armstrong vowed Monday that he would not vacate his coveted parking space in front of Canada's Parliament building until COVID-19 vaccination mandates and other pandemic restrictions were lifted.

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Reuters

Ottawa police chief resigns as Canadian border protesters retreat

Ottawa's police chief resigned on Tuesday after criticism that he did not do enough to stop COVID-19 protests that have paralyzed Canada's capital city and forced Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to invoke emergency powers.

The Canadian Press

Emergencies Act concern, Ottawa protest could benefit Russia: In The News for Feb. 15

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 15 ...

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Emergencies Act prohibits bringing children, food or fuel to 'illegal' blockades

OTTAWA — Bringing children to the antigovernment blockades that have immobilized downtown Ottawa and shuttered border crossings is among the activities that could net protesters a fine of up to $5,000 or five years in prison while Canada is under the national Emergencies Act.

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Residents respond to anti-vax truckers

Ottawa residents impatient with anti-vax trucker protests blast “Ram Ranch" to overpower the groups communications

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Federal government invokes Emergencies Act for 'illegal' blockades

The federal government has invoked the Emergencies Act to bring an end to antigovernment blockades in Ottawa and across the country.

The Independent UK

Canada trucker protest - live: Ottawa police chief resigns as Trudeau triggers Emergencies Act

The Canadian government has threatened to freeze truckers’ personal and corporate bank accounts

The Conversation

Canada in crisis: Why Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies Act to end trucker protests

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies Act in an effort to quell the protests by truckers and other groups opposed to measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. The federal government has never before acted to implement this once-obscure piece of disaster and emergency legislation.

Wales Online

Canada truck protests: Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers

The prime minister wants order to be restored in the capital and further afield

Reuters

Like father, like son; 50 years later, Canada's Trudeau invokes emergency powers

Faced with truckers' protests popping up across the nation, and hampering cross border trade, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday became the only Canadian leader since his father 50 years ago to declare a state of emergency in peacetime.

Tribune News Service

Trudeau invokes emergency powers, seeks to halt protest funding

OTTAWA, Ontario — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked sweeping emergency police powers Monday to quell protests against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions in the capital and at border crossings.

The Canadian Press

Canadians donated most money to convoy protests through GiveSendGo: alleged leak

OTTAWA — A transparency group says it has received information on donors to antigovernment protests after a major fundraising platform was reportedly hacked, and an analysis of the data suggests Canadians contributed the largest amount of money to the cause.

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