Trudeau Criticized by Tories, Bloc for Resorting to Emergencies Act

Trudeau Criticized by Tories, Bloc for Resorting to Emergencies Act
Conservative MP for Louis-Saint-Laurent Gerard Deltell rises during Question Period on Dec. 7, 2021 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Opposition MPs are criticizing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for resorting to the Emergencies Act to deal with ongoing protests in Ottawa without first making any attempt to engage in dialogue with protesters.

MPs made the comments during question period on Feb. 15, saying the unprecedented move to use the Act in response to the trucker convoy was premature.