Site icon WNews

Saskatchewan considers challenging federal Emergencies Act in court

WNews Banner

Saskatchewan is considering a legal challenge of the federal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to try to end blockades in Ottawa protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions.

A spokesperson for Premier Scott Moe says in a statement that the province has not ruled out legal recourse.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first invoked the law last week and the House of Commons passed a motion last night to confirm the declaration of emergency powers.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Saskatchewan Party government says it is evaluating what effects the Emergencies Act could have in the province.

Moe has been opposed to

Donation

Help Support the Work of WNews

ADVERTISEMENT

This story was originally published on  CBC News. To read the rest of this news worthy story, please visit https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-emergencies-act-court-1.6360473?cmp=rss.

This post was originally published on this site

Exit mobile version