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: Death by a Thousand Clicks: 6 Bills That Together Turn Canada Into a Police StateDec 15, 2025John Carpay: The Doctrine of State Neutrality Should Apply to Land AcknowledgementsDec 03, 2025John Carpay: The Notwithstanding Clause Allows Alberta to Protect Minors by Opting Out of a Bad Court RulingNov 19, 2025John Carpay: Equal Rights for All, Special Privileges for None, Is the Only Path to ReconciliationNov 14, 2025Related TopicsEmergencies Act