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Any changes to Canada’s Emergencies Act won’t be coming any time soon

Federal government will wait for further court rulings, do extensive consultation prior to decision
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A copy of Justice Paul Rouleau’s report on the Liberal government’s use of the Emergencies Act, is shown in Ottawa, Friday, Feb.17, 2023. The federal government is open to possible changes to the Emergencies Act but says it first wants to consult widely on the law it invoked to quell protests two years ago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

The federal government is open to possible changes to the Emergencies Act but says it first wants to consult widely on the law it invoked to quell “Freedom Convoy” protests two years ago.

In a final response Wednesday to a commission of inquiry, the Liberal government also outlines steps it is taking to improve the flow of intelligence and protect key transportation corridors.

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