Canada parliament backs Trudeau on emergency powers

[AZProgressive]

Canada's Parliament has backed the government's decision to impose emergency powers to deal with weeks-long protest blockades against Covid restrictions.

The motion passed with 185 votes to 151 on Monday, with the support of the Liberals and the left-leaning NDP.

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The never-before-used Emergencies Act, passed in 1988, gives the government added powers in times of national crisis. These expire after 30 days unless renewed.

It has been used over the past week to impose bans on public assembly in some areas of Ottawa, and to prohibit travel to protest zones, including by foreign nationals, among other measures. It also gives authorities the ability to freeze bank accounts.

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[Haggard Celine]

1. I'm so glad they can freeze their accounts!

That's what really cuts them to the bone. A lot of them are in this for the money, and if they can't access their cash, it's not worth it.