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Canada’s PM defends use of emergency powers to end Ottawa protests

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4 years ago

February 22, 2022

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has defended his decision to use emergency powers as a method to end weeks long protests in the nation

Mr Trudeau has defended his use of emergency powers as a way to end anti-government blockades and demonstrations that paralysed downtown Ottawa for weeks.

The PM stated that the measure was “necessary” to disperse the so-called “Freedom Convoy“ – where thousands took to the streets to protest against COVID vaccine mandates, typically those imposed on the trucking industry.

Speaking to the media on Monday local time, Mr Trudeau stated that “after weeks of dangerous and unlawful activities, it became clear that local and provincial authorities needed more tools to restore order and keep people safe.”

“Invoking the Emergencies Act has been necessary. Law enforcement agencies relied on it to set up secured areas in downtown Ottawa and at border crossings. It prevented foreign money from continuing to fund illegal blockades and it’s making sure our borders remain open,”

Anti-vaccine mandates plunged Canada into an almost standstill, especially after demonstrators physically blocked a main transport link between the US and Canada, that was key to moving freight between the two countries.

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LIVE: U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran

U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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12 minutes ago

March 4, 2026

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran, escalating war fears and risking wider regional conflict for the second time in eight months

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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1 hour ago

March 4, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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24 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears