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Trudeau ends use of Emergencies Act, says 'situation is no longer an emergency' [View all]
Prime minister says an inquiry into the deployment of the law will begin in 60 days
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is revoking the use of the Emergencies Act, the powerful legislative tool that was used to quash the protests and blockades that erupted in Ottawa and at border crossings over recent weeks.
"The situation is no longer an emergency," Trudeau told a news conference.
"We are confident that existing laws and bylaws are now sufficient to keep people safe."
Trudeau said the Governor General will officially sign off on the revocation in the coming hours, ending the state of emergency.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-event-feb23-1.6361847
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