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flag Canada appeals a 2026 court ruling that its 2022 use of emergency powers during the Freedom Convoy protests was unlawful.

flag The Canadian government has appealed a 2024 ruling and a January 2026 Federal Court of Appeal decision that found its invocation of the Emergencies Act during the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests was unlawful and violated constitutional rights. flag The law, used for the first time since 1988, authorized sweeping measures like mass arrests, asset freezes, and border blockades amid protests in Ottawa and at major crossings. flag Lower courts ruled the government lacked reasonable grounds to declare a national emergency, concluding the situation did not meet the strict legal threshold. flag The appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada seeks a final determination on whether the emergency powers were properly applied, with the government asserting the need for strong tools to protect public safety and national security. flag The case is closely watched for its implications on government authority and civil liberties.

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