Reactions to Trudeau's planned move to invoke Emergencies Act to end protests


  • World
  • Tuesday, 15 Feb 2022

A person waves a Canadian flag in front of banners in support of truckers, as truckers and supporters continue to protest the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mandates, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 14, 2022. REUTERS/Lars Hagberg

(Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to invoke rarely used special measures allowing him to tackle protests that have shut some border crossings and paralyzed the national capital, Reuters reported on Monday. Trudeau is scheduled to address media at 4:30 P.M. ET, according a statement.

Below are some reactions to Trudeau's planned move gathered from press conferences, and social media comments.

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