PM Trudeau on Convoy Protests and Emergencies Act – February 21, 2022

On Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference and discusses the recent convoy protests and blockades in cities and border crossings throughout the country. He also comments on his government’s declaration of a public-order emergency under the Emergencies Act and the upcoming vote in the House of Commons to confirm the motion. Responding to questions from reporters, Trudeau reaffirms Canada’s response to the ongoing threat of Russian military action against Ukraine. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, as well as ministers David Lametti (justice), Marco Mendicino (public safety), and Bill Blair (emergency preparedness) also take part in the news conference. Outside of Parliament, city workers are cleaning the streets where thousands of protesters rallying against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions occupied the downtown core for more than three weeks.