Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to appear today at the public inquiry probing his government's decision to invoke emergency powers in response to last winter's weeks-long 'Freedom Convoy' protests.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to appear today at the public inquiry probing his government's decision to invoke emergency powers in response to last winter's weeks-long "Freedom Convoy" protests.
The emergency declaration Feb. 14 -- which ministers say was necessary because of risks to Canada's security, economy and international reputation -- allowed the government to extend special powers to police and financial institutions until it was revoked a week later.
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