Those demanding that the prime minister declare a national emergency to deal with current protests do not appear to have actually read the federal Emergencies Act. If they have read Part II of the Act concerning a Public Order Emergency they apparently go straight to the “Orders and regulations” section. There for example they find that the federal government during a declared national emergency can prohibit “any public assembly that may reasonably be expected to lead to a breach of the peace.” Are there breaches of the peace in Ottawa or elsewhere? Yes! Prohibit them! Protests ended! Read More