Thread by @Gray_Mackenzie

Trudeau says the protests in Ottawa have been illegally obstructing Ottawa neighbourhoods

“This is not a peaceful protest” #cdnpoli #ottnews

“After discussing with Cabinet and Caucus with consultation with the Premiers, after speaking with oppo leaders, the federal government has invoked the emergencies act”- Trudeau #cdnpoli

Trudeau says the Emergencies Act will allow fines and imprisonment and will allow the RCMP to enforce provincial and municipal bylaws as required #cdnpoli #ottnews

Trudeau says the military won’t be called in and charter rights won’t be suspended #cdnpoli #ottnews

“It is now clear that responsible leadership requires us to do this” - Trudeau, on bringing in the Emergencies Act #cdnpoli #ottnews

Trudeau says the CBSA is turning away non-Canadians at the border who are trying to come to Canada to join the protest #cdnpoli #ottnews

Trudeau says new federal support will be announced in the coming days for Ottawa businesses that had to close cause of the Convoy #cdnpoli #ottnews

Trudeau says Canada is now offering another loan of $500 M to Ukraine. This is on top of the $120 M loan they gave them before.

Canada is also giving $7.8 M for lethal weapons #cdnpoli #ottnews

Freeland says the Emergencies Act will allow the government to expand Anti-money laundering rules to include crowdfunding platforms and service providers. This Includes crypto

They all have to register with FINTRAC now

Freeland says the banks have to determine if people are working with the convoy, they have to tell the RCMP I’d they are.

The banks can shut down an account without a court order as well

If your truck is at the protest, your bank accounts will be frozen and you will lose your insurance says Freeland.

Lametti says the deceleration will be tabled in parliament within 7 days and it will last for 30 days but they hope it will end sooner

Lametti says one thing the Emergencies act will allow is for the government to force tow truck drives to tow vehicles, if the government says they have to. They will be paid for their work

What do you say to premiers who don’t want the emergencies act brought in?

PMJT - they are geographically specific, not blanket across the country. These are tools that will be used where and when needed

Trudeau says there is a “High level of frustration (in Ottawa) that this situation has gone on as long as it has” #cdnpoli #ottnews

Trudeau says the act applies to the whole country but the specific provisions will only apply where they are needed #cdnpoli #ottnews