Emergencies Act Inquiry Commissioner Says Focus Is on Government Actions, Not Protesters

Emergencies Act Inquiry Commissioner Says Focus Is on Government Actions, Not Protesters
Commissioner Paul Rouleau speaks during the first day of hearings at the Public Order Emergency Commission inquiry, in Ottawa, on Oct. 13, 2022. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
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The commissioner presiding over the inquiry into the government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act says the commission’s work will revolve around the mandate granted by Parliament, rather than the one given by cabinet which focuses on protesters’ actions.

“While this inquiry will deal with a wide range of issues, its focus will remain squarely on the decision of the federal government,” said commissioner Paul Rouleau during his remarks opening the public hearings phase of the inquiry in Ottawa.