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1. www.canada.ca › en › department-justiceCanada’s Emergencies Act

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   Feb 25, 2022 · The Emergencies Act, which became law in 1988, is a federal law that can be used by the federal government in the event of a national emergency. The Act contains a specific definition of “national emergency” that makes clear how serious a situation needs to be before the Act can be relied upon. A national emergency is an urgent, temporary ...

2. www.cbc.ca › news › politicsThe federal government has invoked the Emergencies Act. Here ...

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   Feb 14, 2022 · The Emergencies Act stipulates that the federal government can impose fines up to $5,000 on lawbreakers or pursue imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both. In an unusual move, the RCMP will ...

3. www.justice.gc.ca › eng › csj-sjcThe Emergencies Act in Canada - justice.gc.ca

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   Feb 14, 2022 · The public order emergency declared by the federal government on February 14, 2022, grants the Government the authority to apply the following temporary measures: Regulating and prohibiting public assemblies, including blockades, other than lawful advocacy, protest or dissent. Regulating the use of specified property, including goods to be used ...

4. www.thestar.com › politics › federalCanada’s Emergencies Act: what is it and when can it be used?

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   Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a news conference after announcing the Emergencies Act will be invoked on Feb. 14, 2022 in Ottawa.

5. www.justice.gc.ca › eng › trans2. Qs & As – The Emergencies Act

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   Feb 26, 2024 · The Public Order Emergency Commission ( POEC) was established by Order-in-Council 2022-0392 on April 25, 2022, under the Inquiries Act. Section 63 (2) of the Emergencies Act requires that an inquiry be held within 60 days after the expiration or revocation of a declaration of an emergency. The declaration was revoked on February 23, 2022 and as ...

6. www.justice.gc.ca › eng › csj-sjcFebruary 14, 2022 Declaration of Public Order Emergency

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   Feb 14, 2022 · On February 14, 2022, the Governor in Council directed that a proclamation be issued pursuant to subsection 17 (1) of the Emergencies Act declaring that a public order emergency exists throughout Canada that necessitates the taking of special temporary measures for dealing with the emergency. In order to declare a public order emergency, the ...

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   What is the Emergencies Act?

   • From: Department of Justice Canada The Emergencies Act, which became law in 1988, is a federal law that can be used by the federal government in the event of a national emergency. The Act contains a specific definition of “national emergency” that makes clear how serious a situation needs to be before the Act can be relied upon.

   Canada’s Emergencies Act

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   Is there a public order emergency in Canada?

   • On February 14, 2022, the Governor in Council directed that a proclamation be issued pursuant to subsection 17 (1) of the Emergencies Act declaring that a public order emergency exists throughout Canada that necessitates the taking of special temporary measures for dealing with the emergency.

   February 14, 2022 Declaration of Public Order Emergency

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   Why did Ontario declare a state of emergency in 2022?

   • On February 11, 2022, the Province of Ontario declared a province-wide state of emergency under its Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act,in response to the interference with transportation and other critical infrastructure throughout the province, which is preventing the movement of people and delivery of essential goods.

   February 14, 2022 Declaration of Public Order Emergency

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   When is a public order emergency declared?

   • On February 14, 2022, the Governor in Council declared a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act. Section 25 of the Act requires the Governor in Council to consult the Lieutenant Governor in Council of each province with respect to a proposal to declare a public order emergency.

   Report to the Houses of Parliament: Emergencies Act Consultations

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   What will Canada do under the Emergencies Act?

   • The Minister of Justice outlined potential measures the Government of Canada was contemplating to take under the Emergencies Act to supplement the measures in the provinces' jurisdiction and respond to the urgent and unprecedented situation.

   Report to the Houses of Parliament: Emergencies Act Consultations

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   What is Ontario's Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act 2022?

   • On February 12, 2022, the Ontario Government also enacted legislation under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, (Ontario Regulation 71/22) making it illegal and punishable to block and impede the movement of goods, people and services along critical infrastructure.

   February 14, 2022 Declaration of Public Order Emergency

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8. www.publicsafety.gc.ca › cnt › rsrcsReport to the Houses of Parliament: Emergencies Act Consultations

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   On February 14, 2022, the Governor in Council declared a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act. Section 25 of the Act requires the Governor in Council to consult the Lieutenant Governor in Council of each province with respect to a proposal to declare a public order emergency. A report of these consultations must be laid before each ...