Canadian Federal government invokes Emergencies Act for first time ever in response to protests, blockades

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I saw that video of the guy bbq'ing his breakfast, but hot tubs?? That sounds amazing!!

Ottawa police have said they are outnumbered by crowds protesting vaccine mandates in the capital. Despite a provincial state of emergency, protesters ignored the threat of arrest and jail time and flocked to the city's centre over the weekend.

Demonstrators have erected tents, a stage, a large video screen and even a hot tub on various streets — including Wellington Street, which runs in front of the Parliament Buildings and the Prime Minister's Office.

Ottawa police said "safety concerns" — including "aggressive, illegal behaviour" by demonstrators — are to blame for the "limited police enforcement capabilities."

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This is completely illegal. Protests and citizen dissent are EXPLICITLY PROTECTED against invocation of the Emergencies Act. Also, it's not going to get approved by the senate. No freaking way.

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    Wow thanks I was almost out of squiggles and my dealer only has hieroglyphs right now