Inquiry Into Government’s Use of Emergencies Act Starting Today in Ottawa

Inquiry Into Government’s Use of Emergencies Act Starting Today in Ottawa
Police move in to remove protesters from downtown Ottawa near Parliament Hill on Feb. 19, 2022. The Canadian Press/Cole Burston
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OTTAWA—The public inquiry investigating the federal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act in February begins today in downtown Ottawa.

Parties to the inquiry including Freedom Convoy organizers, the prime minister, seven federal ministers, police forces, and officials from all levels of government are expected to appear in the coming weeks.

Commissioner Paul Rouleau and his staff are expected to spend the first day presenting documents and evidence ahead of witness testimony starting Friday.

The hearings at Library and Archives Canada will be livestreamed and members of the public can share their views with the commission online.