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Invoking Emergencies Act Had More to Do With Partisan Politics Than Canada’s Interests

Invoking Emergencies Act Had More to Do With Partisan Politics Than Canada’s Interests
Police, including riot control officers and an armoured vehicle, take action to clear Freedom Convoy protesters in Ottawa on Feb. 19, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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It would be an understatement to say that the last two years have been uniquely challenging for Canadians. That said, they were mostly characterized by a united show of solidarity in the face of an unprecedented pandemic; one glaring exception being the last few weeks, which put on full display the growing divisions and frustrations in our country.

Sen. Leo Housakos
Sen. Leo Housakos
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Leo Housakos is a Canadian senator representing Quebec. He served as the speaker of the Senate in 2015.
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