The prime minister’s appearance at the Public Order Emergency Commission offered a fascinating insight into the mindset of the man making the decision. He pronounced himself “absolutely serene” and confident that he did the right thing.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“It was an unpleasant situation — very bad headlines,” Trudeau told commission counsel, Shantona Chaudhury. The prime minister complained to then-Ottawa mayor, Jim Watson, that Ford was “hiding” for political reasons.Article content The Liberals have been cagey on this point — Justice Minister David Lametti in his testimony wouldn’t even confirm such an opinion exists, citing solicitor-client privilege. The Commissioner, Justice Paul Rouleau, wondered how he is supposed to assess the government’s use of the act without access to the legal opinion.
When pressed on the nature of the threats in this case, Trudeau cited “the weaponization of vehicles,” “the use of children as human shields,” the presence of weapons at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing and the theft of guns from a truck in Peterborough, Ont., which police feared may be heading for Ottawa.
A lawyer for OPS made the case that the plan presented on the 13th was the one that succeeded on the 18th, a concession Trudeau refused to make, presumably because doing so would have undermined his contention that the Emergencies Act was a game-changer. “I took in the weight of the decision and reflected briefly on the reassurance it gave me that the entire system, the Clerk, Canada’s top public servant, and an impartial, professional public service were making the recommendation.”
Clickbait writer in right-wing rag says what? At least he admits that he’s speaking for a minority.
Welp, I’m a not Liberal supporter as a rule, did not vote as such. But listen up, that was NOT a protest, it was a blockade! It was an aggressive act that needed to be shut down. Sorry
After the provincial and municipal authorities who had the responsibility to end the occupation failed in their duties, the citizens of Ottawa were ready to take matters into their own hands and firebomb the convoy. That was more than enough justification to enact the EA.
Typical from another conservative controlled stooge media outlet… and you call yourself “journalists” !? What a joke you are. He proved it to me. The IdiotFringe had to be stopped, DougFord was missing in action & the OPS looked like the KeystoneCops… who ya gonna call?
He’s also “failed” to lose 3 federal elections.
JustinTrudeau didn't go talk to the convoy protesters, because he predetermined that 'they didn't want to be heard but obeyed '. Just like he wanted them to obey his mandates and when they didn't they became the fringe minority with unacceptable views, racists and misogynists.
What act will they use when there’s a real emergency?
Hey ivison
TrudeauWasRight
Had to get the hillbillies out of here somehow
TrudeauWasRight
Bring back Stompy the horse. Hes gots some stompin to do
IvisonJ you are kidding yourself.
He justified it to me.
I thought he did a good job. Gained respect for him.
More drivel propaganda from Ivison and the National Post.
Oh my god. The residents of Ottawa said he way. That should be good enough for anyone. However the CONservatives have their own agenda.
Trudeau did his job. Bravo. Those who didn’t: Ottawa police, Dougie. Both were completely incompetent or maybe even cahoots with the occupiers.
Maybe in your eyes pal. lol
Yet again you are wrong
He certainly justified it to me. But a Conservative rag like The Ottawa Citizen would never publish anything positive about our PM. What does it even stand for?
The act does not specify what a emergency is and as king he can do what he wants and if the peasants disagree he will just blame the civil service because they said he could
I think ya better check your facts. Starting with the burden of proof the PM needs to enact the Act and finishing with how he used the Act. An objective legal eye will likely see that overall the Act was used properly. The man himself, Trudeau, is not on trial
That’s it. I’m finished with the Ottawa Citizen.
More right wing propaganda from Postmedia Why no one in Ottawa has a Citizen subscription
CdnMediaFailed
Don’t forget, Trudeau is an actor, therefore can spread BS with the most serene appearance
It’s no wonder that people don’t read newspapers anymore…..just trash
I don’t think too many people in Ottawa will agree with you. Or elsewhere either - except this who have drunk the koolaid. TrudeauWasRight
'Justify,' and just what was expected in this area? Things that did not happen because there was no opportunity for them are good. Preventive action is better. Just how long would the protest have shut down neighbourhoods in Ottawa?
Doesn't matter - the whole thing was a liberal scam and waste of our money. We all know the outcome already.
Systematic threats to the economy, to individual politicians and media, to the Parliamentary process itself, and [*checks notes*] occupying and terrorizing the capital city. And infiltrated and compromised the police forces. Sounds kinda justified to me.
'One day, the act may be invoked, contorted and corrupted by a prime minister with less benign intent than this one.' 'less benign intent than this one'? 🤔 You think this one is of BENEVOLENT intent? That ruined an otherwise OK piece (except for calling FC 'illegal').
Didn't meet the threshold as set out by s.2 of the CSIS act. Case closed. Trudeau cultists will say it was needed but they believe the ends justify the means and the rule of law doesn't apply to their cult leader. What has happened to some of the people in this country?
He did a pretty good job at drawing an emergency narrative. But what he failed to do, as they all have, is reconcile how they interpreted the CSIS Act as required by the EA. Using SCP to withhold their legal assessment of same is unacceptable and suspicious.
According to IvisonJ clients of the lawyers asking questions at the inquiry should demand a refund. Justification is based on the totality of information obtained from asking questions at the inquiry. Those with knowledge of their subject matter are serene.
For 70%+ of canadians: -this file is close since the day after the trucks left; -Ottawa city police + Ford gov were lame and useless; -It was about time an adult (fed gov) takes action. The rest is now for those who needs to write about it. We have other fish to fry!
You got to be kidding. Bs
How do you know when Justin Trudeau is lying? When his lips are moving. (Yep I assumed his gender!)
Ivey? Hard pass.
Weird. I've seen people saying he did and others saying he didn't. Rouleau's take is the only one that'll matter.
I think he was misquoted and should read “insane” as opposed to serene.
No, you & your Reform/Con cronies failed to justify not using it despite your pearl clutching, lies, gaslighting & misinformation.
Everything was a lie and you guys were enabling those lies
Time for an election ! Trudeau MUST GO!
If course he’s serene - he’s his own biggest fan
Poilievre using a prop to show the flexibility of Ivison's mind.
The city didn't do shit, the government didn't do shit and the people of Ottawa (especially downtown) were being held hostage, not to mention the millions of trade $ lost when the bridge to America was blocked. It was justified.
You had this headline written the first day of the inquiry.
Lol, and your solution Mr. Ivison? Lol
News please. Not opinion.
PMJT fails, not at all, OPS overwhelmed, OPP & RCMP idling and as we say in French, PMJT a mis ses culottes! fordnation hiding, I would say abandoned his authority. Shame, shame double shame fordnation.
I think I'll wait for Rouleau's decision thanks.
How many convicted pedophiles does trudy have as close friends
Didn't justify the act, and it was clearly demonstrated that the law was not followed. His legal Hail Mary was a legal opinion shielded by cabinet confidence.
I can’t find one apology anywhere from the right-wingers who predicted PMJT wouldn’t show up because he’s too “arrogant.” Well, he showed up and answered some pathetically stupid questions.
The Sun/Citizen has been saying this every single day of the inquiry - yet they don't seem to grasp that the Commission will decide that, not journalists.
Trudeau for prison
Just curious: won't the inquiry, not some pundit, decide that?
Actually he did a pretty good job explaining and justifying the use.
Iverson, and I’m not gonna click!
The RCMP and OPP said they didn't need it. CSIS said that the criteria for bringing in the Emergency Act never materialized, But the Federal Liberals invoked the Act anyway. Trudeau didn't like people standing up to him and telling him to f off so He dropped the bomb on them.
Thankfully the Freedom Convoy stopped the Totalitarian Liberal agenda of having interprovincial border mandates on top of the international ones.
In your opinion, John.
You are in a minority with that proposition. PMJT walked circles around the lawyers looking to defend the convoy participants. Try as they might they could not get him riled or off topic and he knew the facts
There were people Lining the Autoroutes and overpasses from Coast to Coast supporting the protestors. Emergency? Not even close but as long as the tell-a-vision tells Trudeaus aging voting base in Quebec and Ontario then the Narrative is locked in.
...but he certainly made the EA more likely to be used again...and again...and again....
Seriously? TrudeauWasRight
And that is one unpopular opinion.
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