ViewpointsOpinionEmergencies Act: Finally, a Canadian Court Rules Against GovernmentSavePrintA mounted police unit lines up behind public order units on foot to clear protesters in Ottawa on Feb. 18, 2022. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian PressJohn Carpay1/23/2024|Updated: 1/24/20240:00X 1CommentaryIt was refreshing to see a Canadian court rule against the government, for a change.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJohn CarpayAuthorLawyer John Carpay is president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (jccf.ca).Author’s Selected ArticlesJohn Carpay: If These 3 Bills Pass, Canada Could Be a Police State by ChristmasOct 08, 2025John Carpay: New Hate Crime Bill Criminalizes Feelings and Restricts Free SpeechSep 29, 2025John Carpay: Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Protect Kids Would Not Violate the CharterSep 22, 2025John Carpay: Invoking ‘Safety and Security’ to Censor Freedom of Expression Is Unacceptable in a Free SocietyAug 22, 2025Related TopicsEmergencies Act