Justice Minister began preparing for use of Emergencies Act days into convoy's arrival

Lametti testified that staff in his department began thinking about the possibility of using the legislation in late January.As the Canadian national soccer teams head to their respective FIFA World Cups, Derek Van Diest is on the scene to cover all the action. Expect expert insights and analysis in your inbox daily throughout the tournaments, and weekly on Thursdays for the rest of the season.

Before his testimony began, a lawyer for the federal government cautioned that Lametti would be limited in what evidence he can provide because he is also the attorney general and the government has not waived solicitor-client privilege. Lametti said the same when he provided testimony before a parliamentary committee that is also investigating the government’s decision to use the Emergencies Act.

A summary of an interview Lametti gave to the commission before his testimony shows that he said he could not divulge what kind of legal analysis the federal cabinet relied on to invoke the act because of solicitor-client privilege.

Power tripping

Where’s the Justice in that, Mr Minister?

Stop calling it a convoy, please. Convoys are usually armed and dangerous. Stop feeding this charade.

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