«The situation is still fragile, the state of emergency is still there,» the Canadian prime minister said Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said invoking the Emergencies Act has been «necessary» and is still needed amid threats of future blockades. The House of Commons is set to vote on the act Monday night in response to protests against Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions. «The situation is still fragile, the state of emergency is still there,» Trudeau said during a press conference Monday. Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canada’s history on February 14. Police have since ended blockades that cut off billions of dollars in trade and the occupation in Ottawa’s downtown core. However, Trudeau warned of truckers outside of Ottawa who may be planning future blockades and said the special powers are still needed. «I ask all members of parliament to take action against illegal blockades and to stand up for public safety and for the freedom of Canadians,» Trudeau said.
