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Adjourned CC English Video1010 17:43:40 Info Description Meeting No. 92 SECU - Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security Location Wellington Building - 425 Scheduled Monday, Feb 5, 2024 15:56 - 17:57 2 Hours 1 Minute Actual Monday, Feb 5, 2024 15:56 - 17:57 2 Hours 1 Minute Contact Information parlvusupport@ Information website The Emergencies Act is a piece of Canadian legislation that grants the federal government extraordinary powers in times of crisis. It allows the government to take measures to ensure the safety and security of Canadians, as well as maintain the stability of the country. However, recent events have called into question the use of the Emergencies Act, as a court has declared its use in a specific situation to be illegal. In February 2022, the Canadian government invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the ongoing protests by truckers and other groups opposed to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. The government argued that the protests were disrupting critical infrastructure and endangering public safety, necessitating the use of the Emergencies Act to restore order. However, the use of the Emergencies Act was challenged in court, and in a landmark decision, a judge ruled that the government’s invocation of the Act was unconstitutional. The judge found that the government had not met the legal threshold for justifying the use of the Emergencies Act, and had overstepped its authority in doing so. This ruling has significant implications for the future use of the Emergencies Act in Canada. It raises questions about the circumstances under which the Act can be invoked, and the level of scrutiny that the government must face when doing so. It also underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and respecting the constitutional rights of Canadians, even in times of crisis. Moving forward, it is essential for the government to carefully consider the legal and constitutional implications of invoking the Emergencies Act. It must ensure that any use of the Act is justified, proportionate, and in line with the principles of democracy and the rule of law. The court’s decision regarding the use of the Emergencies Act serves as a reminder of the need for transparency, accountability, and respect for the rights of Canadians, even during challenging times. It also highlights the importance of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the government’s actions are lawful and in the best interests of the country. The fair dealing exception in the Copyright Act allows you to use other people’s copyright protected material for the purpose of research, private study, education, satire, parody, criticism, review or news reporting, provided that what you do with the work is ’fair’.