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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared a state of emergency for the first time in the country’s history in response to protests against the restrictions imposed for the coronavirus and against vaccination.
Trudeau has explained that this measure will be “limited in time”its use will be “responsible and proportionate” and has assured that the Army will not be used.
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With this declaration, the Police will have “more tools” to arrest or fine protesters and also protect key infrastructure for the country.
“This is about Canadians being safeto protect people’s jobs“, assured the Canadian president after three weeks of protests against the restrictions.
The deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, has explained that the banks can seize accounts of those who participate in these protests and, in addition, the insurance of the vehicles of any activist can be suspended.
I want to be very clear about what we are – and are not – doing by invoking the Emergencies Act, and how taking this step will help get the situation under control. In case you missed our announcement earlier today, watch this: pic.twitter.com/htGmZH09Jd
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 15, 2022
In addition, they are preparing an extension of the regulations on the financing of terrorism to include cryptocurrencies and internet collection platforms. “You have to follow the money”Freeland explained.
This Sunday, the security forces cleared the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, one of the most important roads that connects Canada with the United States that was blocked by anti-vaccines since last Tuesday. Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters continue to camp in Ottawa.
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