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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergency Powers Act against the Freedom Convoy, and as PJM’s Paula Bolyard noted, “Among other things, the Canadian government will freeze the assets of truck owners participating in the protests and cancel their insurance policies.” Since the protests have not been violent, as Trudeau claimed, his action amounts to a clampdown on political dissent itself and a serious strike at the very possibility of standing up to a tyrannical government.
If we had a President of the United States right now who was worthy of the name, he (or she — yes, it could be Tulsi Gabbard) would regard Trudeau’s action as far worse than anything Putin is planning regarding Ukraine, and would take a strong stand in defense of freedom.
Of course, nothing is much less likely than Old Joe Biden chiding Trudeau for his authoritarian overreach. The two Leftists see eye-to-eye on the Canadian truckers’ effrontery in demanding freedom, as Jen Psaki made clear Friday while reporting on their recent conversation. “The two leaders,” she said, using the term very loosely, “agreed that the actions of the individuals who are obstructing travel and commerce between our two countries are having significant impact on citizens’ lives and livelihoods. The president expressed his concern that United States companies and workers are experiencing serious effects including slowdowns in production, shortened work hours, and plant closures.” Psaki added that Trudeau “promised quick action in enforcing the law.”
Quick action he has given us, but he isn’t exactly enforcing the law. The Emergency Powers Act is supposed to be invoked to deal with a situation that “seriously endangers the lives, health or safety of Canadians and is of such proportions or nature as to exceed the capacity or authority of a province to deal with it.” This is the sort of elastic and imprecise language that cries out for abuse by a tyrant. And it’s noteworthy that when Leftist protestors in Canada were burning down churches and tearing down statues — actions that one could much more compellingly argue endanger people’s lives than anything the Freedom Convoy has done — Trudeau never hinted that he might invoke emergency powers.
So if we had an American president right now, he would make a major address tonight. He would address Trudeau directly, and remind him that freedom of assembly and freedom of speech are cornerstones of any free society. He would detail how dangerous a precedent the Canadian prime minister is setting by freezing the truckers’ bank accounts and would note that such tyrannical measures could just as easily be used against Trudeau and his allies if the opposition were ever to come to power. (Not that the opposition would do that, because it remains committed to basic freedoms.)
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WPM says
I would think that the same people “handling ” demented Biden are also “handling” the dress up drama teacher “leader” in Canada Trudeau .You are looking at the possible start of a civil war in Canada over this because Trudeau would not even talk to the truckers or protestors ,not only is Trudeau looking to the government to steal their bank accounts ,and assets, he is looking to do the same to Canadians who support them on social media.
Maureen Chaloner says
I support the Truckers! Trudeus had best keep his sticky paws off MY bank account!
mortimer says
The truckers’ protest is a valid cry of the working class against the elite traitor class who despises them.
Jihadi Justin (who is a lackey of George Soros and Klaus Schwab) is an elitist figurehead. He is merely following orders from his betters as a good little minion.
Trudeau’s brother ratted him out by admitting Justin is a pawn used by more powerful people.
Michael Copeland says
Jen Psaki says the protests are having “significant impact on citizens’ lives and livelihoods”.
The protesters are protesting that the government’s mandates are having significant impact on citizens’ lives and livelihoods – their own.
WPM says
The significant impact on citizens lives and livelihoods” BLM riots in the summer of 2020 cheered on by democratic and MSM ?The lock downs and travel restrictions on legal citizens while illegal aliens are bused and flown in to many American cities in the dead of night? Vaccine passports used in many blue cities and states? How much gaslighting will Jen Psaki the “good soldier” in the Biden propaganda army shove at us? If we complain or peacefully protest in the future will we face the same threats as the Canada truckers face today?
mortimer says
Gaslighting is all the elites have to use against the toiling masses. They are calumniating the people they are supposed to be serving. But now that they have figured out how to steal elections, they are not afraid of being voted out of office.
gravenimage says
Good points, WPM.
Infidel says
Well, we have the same government that they have in Canada – a Leftist one. GiveSendGo may claim that Canadian law does not apply to it, but what will they do once the IRS turns on them at the behest of the Dems, as they are likely to? Soon, the truckers will have to start transacting in Bitcoin
I think both countries are headed for a civil war, whether we like it or not. I actually do: evil needs to be destroyed, and the Dems are evil!
mortimer says
One of Canada’s big banks the TD is collaborating with the Trudeau Globalists in a conspiracy against the people.
The oligarchs are determined to crush all grass roots movements that they cannot control.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Union is up in arms about this STEALING of power.
Yogi says
He is a globalist, communist puppet of Soros ., , this freaking vaccine dealer have to go , very dangerous communism tactics, absolutely disgusting Treau-dope ..
Yogi says
Same with Macron , exactly same communism tactics., young fascists , created by Schwab, Soros
Doomer says
I hope I am wrong but I think most Canadians will accept tyranny like sheep.
Redpill;” HARD times,in general, do NOT strengthen CHARACTER, they instead REVEAL character”.
Keith O says
Never thought I’d see the day when Canada went down this path.
America going to shit has always been a given, but Canada?
Infidel says
I always thought that Canada as a nation was more to the left of the US. Like right now, if the RCMP goes after the truckers there, they are SOL, since the second amendment has zero support there, even among conservatives. Whereas in the US, it would at least spark a civil war
Grace says
I immigrated to the US from Canada in 1949. The writing was on the walls even then. Paul Trudeau , Justin’s father was Prime Minister for more than one term and his ambition to move the seat of government from Ontario to Quebec almost ruined both provinces.Justin was educated with an admiration for dictators and like any immature leader, imagines himself King of the World. However immature as he is he is dangerous. He could cause a revolution in Canada and since we in America have a compromised crook and a fool for president, it could cross the border and infect the whole continent. Perhaps it’s time.
Don McKellar says
He is Castro’s son, if not by genetics.
Westman says
Like Europe, the virtual reign of Aristocracy continues in Canada. Nations that traditionally had a ruling Royalty have never completely broken, as did the US, from the expectation and acceptance of a ruling class. The name of Briton’s “House Of Lords” drips with condescension for the “commoner”.
Trudeau has played King for a day to gain a mess of pottage while losing his political future. Unlike actual subjects, the people will vote him out of office. “Democratic” governments should avoid attacking groups of people upon whom the very existence of the populace relies. Humans are the most flexible, accommodating, species in the world until they are oppressed or starving.
Thomas Richard says
Dawn will break on these tyrants and they will be found wanting……
bill says
Nobody here seems to have noticed the paradox that few months ago we were told there was desperate shortage of truckers and this wa endangering the transport of goods especially food items to the stores and supermarkets. Now the truckers are able to neglect their duties and there jobs to stage foolish anarchic protests which not only inconvenience the public but pollute the environment with toxic petrol and worse diesel fumes, Further comparing Trudeau to Putin action over Ukraine is quite ludicrous.
“freedom of assembly and freedom of speech are cornerstones of any free society” True of course but that does not include absolving ourselves of responsibility.
gravenimage says
How is exercizing freedom of speech absolving oneself of responsibility? Unless you believe it is one’s responsibility to keep silent?
Mike says
There is a game going on. Trudeau comes out and declares special mesures to be taken. The next day , Ontario and Québec premiers, both but separately , said they do noot support the mesures. Ontario and Québec is 60 % or more of Canadian population!!!! So , things seem to be that Trudeau is not anymore Soros’s favorite , he is left alone – that’s why he ‘s so blunderer, now .( As going to a tv show and take all the names out of the hat : mysogyn, racist , islamophobic , a fringe etc….)Trudeau is not anymore the man of the situation and Deep State is letting him suffocate in his vomit .( Trudeau is a China ‘s Xi Ping supporter and Soros has recently divorce from Xi .So…) Be aware of Kabuki theatre.
OLD GUY says
Seems like we have a lot of PUPPETS running countries into the ground. Soros seems to be the major puppet master creating a lot of these problems.
Lorensacho says
All Trudeau wants to do is to protect the health of Canadians. Those who think that this a violation of their freedom are lunatics.
James Lincoln says
Lorensacho,
The demands of Freedom Convoy 2022 are relatively simple:
1. No mandatory masking
2. No vaccine passports
3. The reinstatement of every Canadian fired due to their vaccination status.
With the omicron variant, the virus is aerosolized and both cloth and surgical provide almost no benefit.
Properly targeted vaccines help to protect people from severe disease, but vaccinated individuals can still catch and spread Covid – likely as easily as the unvaccinated. The data is inconclusive at best.
Trudeau’s position is not really about protecting the health of Canadians.
It is about control.
gravenimage says
+1
Kepha says
The Canadian truckers struck for the right to make a living. They have my sympathy. I am ashamed for the whole Anglosphere when I think of Trudeau invoking emergency powers against a peaceful protest.
gravenimage says
If We Had a Real President, Here’s How He (or She) Would React to Trudeau’s War on Canadians’ Freedom
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Appalling crushing of freedom for peacefu; protestors.
E T says
Grrrrrr
E T says
I love the Soggy Bottom Boys singing “I’m in the jailhouse now – – that being Canada.
E T says
Quality of life has faded. I will never comply.