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Publication Date: March 17, 2026 - 17:35
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Federal government appealing Emergencies Act use to Supreme Court
March 17, 2026
The federal government is bringing its case to justify use of the Emergencies Act to clear the convoy protests that gridlocked the capital city and border points to the country's highest court.
Unpublished Newswire
OTTAWA — A group challenging the Liberal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act in court says Chief Justice Richard Wagner should consider recusing himself from upcoming Supreme Court deliberations on the matter because of 2022 comments on the Freedom Convoy.
Wednesday, the Canadian Frontline Nurses and member Kristen Nagle filed a notice to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) suggesting that it could be “inappropriate” for Wagner to participate in appeals involving the government’s use of the Act during 2022 Freedom Convoy blockades.
“Justice Wagner made comments with respect...
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