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© Reuters. As truckers and their supporters protest against the mandatory vaccinations of coronavirus, (COVID-19), in Ottawa Ontario Canada, February 14th 2022, a person waving a Canadian flag is seen. REUTERS/Lars Hagberg

(Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau said Monday that the government used rarely applied special measures to deal with protests which have paralyzed Ottawa and shut down some border crossings.

These are reactions from Trudeau’s action, as gathered through press conferences and social networks.

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JACK LINDSAY DEPARTMENT CHAIR for APPLIED EMERGENCY AND DISASTER STUDIES AT BRANDON UNIVERSITY MANITOBA

“It seems that they’re mostly going to focus on orders and regulations relating to finance… and that’s a fairly effective tool,” Lindsay (NYSE:) told Reuters.

I suspect that following money, then turning it off, is a smart strategy. Temporary short-term solutions that aren’t usually acceptable can be implemented.

The Emergencies Act states that they can do certain things faster. You’ll be able make things happen when they’re useful and not six months later after having gone through all of the usual democratic processes, regulations, or Act changes.

“I envision this will begin a week of political discourse about whether the government overstepped”

LORI WILLIAMS (POLITICS PROFESSOR), MOUNT ROYAL, CALGARY

There’s a danger that this could cause more problems. That’s why it must be done with the collaboration of premier and federal governments. If they refuse to help then the federal government should not interfere. These are huge powers and it is important to make sure that the effort is very focused, strategic, and controlled.

ONTARIO PREMIERDOUG FORD

Ford stated that he would support federal law, and all proposals to restore order to the province. This will ensure stability for our business and international trade.

They are doing exactly the opposite of what they claim they are there to do. They have a devastating effect on hundreds of thousands of families and millions of workers in the province.

ADAM BUTTON, CHIEF CURENCY ANALYST at FOREXLIVE

Although the protest didn’t have a significant market impact on the Canadian dollar, ending it with emergency powers would eliminate the tail risk for a more prolonged disruption.”

QUEBEC PREMIER FRANCOIS LEGALULT

Legault stated to reporters that the imposition of the act could lead to “oil on fire” and furtherpolarization. He argued that the situation is under control by local police officers in the predominantly-French-speaking province.

I was clear with Prime Minister that Quebec’s federal emergency law must not be applied in Quebec. It is not necessary. At this time, I don’t think it would help the social environment. There’s a lot of pressure right now and I think we have to be careful. So it’s about time we put all Quebecers together. It is clear to me that Ottawa has had enough. “You can protest what they’re doing, but it is impossible to do their work since the past two weeks.”

ALBERTA PREMIERE JASON KENNEY

Kenny said that although we do not want the Emergencies Act to be invoked, it would be a great loss for Alberta.

MANITOBA PREMIER HEATHER STEFANSON

The sweeping signals and effects of the Never-before-used Emergencies Act in Manitoba are, according to me, not constructive. It is important that caution be exercised against any overreach or unintended consequences. Stefanson stated that while the situation in Ontario is quite different, federal legislation must be considered only in those areas where it truly is needed.

SASKATCHEWAN PREMIER MOE

The illegal blockades must be lifted, however, police have the tools and resources to implement the law. They also cleared the blocksades over the weekend at Windsor. Saskatchewan doesn’t support Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act. Moe said to reporters that if the federal government did proceed with the measure, I would wish it wouldn’t be invoked in any province that requests it.

LEAH WEST (ASSISTANTPROFESSOR), CARLETON University

The federal government should consult the provinces, and the Cabinet must agree that the rising protests are a matter of national emergency. Are peaceful protests really threatening Canada’s security? West tweeted, “Certainly, our sovereignty is not in jeopardy.”

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