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Canada’s top court to rule on 2022 Emergencies Act use during Freedom Convoy protests, citing Charter rights violations.
The Federal Court of Appeal is set to rule on the legality of Canada’s 2022 use of the Emergencies Act during the Freedom Convoy protests, following a 2024 federal court decision that deemed the invocation unreasonable and a violation of Charter rights.
The government appealed, arguing the action was necessary to address serious threats to public order and infrastructure.
The case, which has drawn national attention, hinges on whether the situation met the threshold for a national emergency.
The ruling will clarify the limits of emergency powers in Canada and has significant implications for civil liberties and government authority.
El máximo tribunal de Canadá dictaminará sobre el uso de la Ley de Emergencias de 2022 durante las protestas de Freedom Convoy, citando violaciones de los derechos de la Carta.