OTTAWA -- The majority of provinces and territories say there is no need to invoke the federal Emergencies Act, and that it should be up to each government to determine how they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We don’t need this to be the federal government’s priority. There are other areas where they should be focusing their energy on. That was the sentiment shared among most of the premiers," said the source, who added that only a few provinces objected. Ontario Premier Doug Ford shared an opposing view to reporters on Friday, reflecting on the call with his colleagues.
The Emergency Act – which replaced the War Measures Act – gives the government sweeping powers to prohibit travel, render essential services, regulate the supply of goods, and seize personal property if needed.The source said the majority of provinces and territories are pleased they can make independent decisions free from more severe federal supervision, especially given that health care is within provincial jurisdiction.
During his daily press briefing on Friday, Trudeau was asked about the outcome of his government’s canvassing to provinces and territories.
All this type of stuff is a preview for people to view who are in favor of the beast system
A majority of our MP's should be saying no confidence vote.
Most of them are Conservatives thank god.
Premiers don't trust or listen to the boob Trudeau.
“Majority”. Try every premier EXCEPT ONE. Fuck me
I think it should be province-wise rather than nation-wise but then what do I know🤷♀️
why is nobody talking about this? ChinaLiedAndPeopleDied
The premiers know the TrudeauLiedPeopleDied government can't be trusted. Good on them for letting him know.
Albertans may be begging JT to step up as Kenney is too focussed on corporate tax cuts, propping up oil and gas, and cutting education and health care .... during a pandemic 🤦🏼♂️
Out west is somewhat flattening the curve, Quebec cases still fluctuating, Ontario seems to be stabilizing maybe its because there is not enough testing. Hopefully we start to see the curve flattening in the next few days
Note ElizabethMay and her party want this Act used.
Bloody stupid. I lived through the FLQ, they were a welcome sight. The police can only do so much, and shouldn't be expected to handle crowding and distancing issues.
Someone’s trigger finger is itchy and a little power hungry thank goodness it’s a minority.
ElizabethMay GOOD! Notice most areas hard-hit all use massive public transportation before 'social distancing' and 'keep your hands clean' and 'do not touch your face with your hands' came into effect. Nothing more needs to be done.
yet they don't mind doing the exact same thing to Mayors in their provinces. need to protect those industrial mancamps for 'new' pipeline infrastructure at all costs. not even about citizens. ugh we are doomed. Ignoring pleas from Doctors and Nurses in a pandemic covid19Canada
Because giving incompetent Blackface more power would be disastrous for Canada.
A vote of no confidence for the Trudeau gang.
Thank god we have some sane Conservative Premiers in Canada!!!
ElizabethMay The provincial governments of all stripes have proven to be very capable throughout this pandemic. Hopefully this can continue and it provides the best outcome for Canadians without having to resort extreme measures federally. cdnpoli
DO NOT !! DO NOT !! Let this dipshit institute the Emergencies Act ! If you think we’re in a bad way now, giving him this kind of power would be deadlier than the virus itself. Now is not the time for Canadians to be passive with this government.
Do not give Trudeau that power.
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