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Canada's PM Justin Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act as blockades drag on
Trudeau consulted premiers about using the Emergencies Act earlier Monday about the use of the act, which could give the federal government temporary and extraordinary powers to curtail the demonstrations. That followed an urgent meeting with his cabinet Sunday night.
Guilty finding against doctor hired to write 'secret' psychiatric opinion on controversial professor
Dr. Louis Morissette, a Montreal psychiatrist, based his report on third-party information and did not interview the subject, Denis Rancourt, a physics professor whose decade-long legal battle with the University of Ottawa was settled in 2019.

First phase of plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions begins today in Nova Scotia

The limit for informal gatherings has increased to 25 people from 10 people, but formal events such as weddings, funerals and faith services can still only operate at 50% capacity.
Trudeau, premiers discussing Emergencies Act to battle blockades across Canada

The Emergencies Act allows a government to invoke temporary measures, including barring people from gathering or travelling to certain locations, to protect national security, public order and public welfare.
Hundreds gather in Fredericton for convoy style protest against COVID-19 measures
New Brunswick judge rejects 'rambling' anti vax arguments from four public servants

In a scathing decision that takes aim at basic anti-vaccination arguments, Court of Queen's Bench Justice E. Thomas Christie said the court had no jurisdiction in this case.
Everything on table to end illegal protests but threat of violence a concern: Trudeau

Trudeau says the people still illegally blocking streets in Ottawa and border crossings to the United States must go home or face increasingly severe consequences that could ruin their lives.
More trucks out of Ottawa's core, as calls grow for end to border blockades

Political patience with the protesters has run thin as vehicles choke the flow of goods at border crossings, including at Coutts, Alta., Emerson, Man., and the busy Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge.
Vancouver pharmacist sues London Drugs over COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Lina Reid argues it is possible for the pharmacy to operate safely without the vaccine requirement; the company says its vaccine policies are appropriate and justified.
Vaccine mandate 'not an issue at all,' CEO of Canada's largest trucking company says

The vast majority of TFI's Canadian drivers are inoculated against COVID-19.

Canada's PM Justin Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act as blockades drag on

Guilty finding against doctor hired to write 'secret' psychiatric opinion on controversial professor

First phase of plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions begins today in Nova Scotia

Trudeau, premiers discussing Emergencies Act to battle blockades across Canada

Hundreds gather in Fredericton for convoy style protest against COVID-19 measures

New Brunswick judge rejects 'rambling' anti vax arguments from four public servants

Everything on table to end illegal protests but threat of violence a concern: Trudeau

More trucks out of Ottawa's core, as calls grow for end to border blockades

Vancouver pharmacist sues London Drugs over COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Vaccine mandate 'not an issue at all,' CEO of Canada's largest trucking company says