Canada’s use of the war-time Emergencies Act has certainly startled a lot of people around the world, and probably in Canada too, given that it’s not the sort of fascist play we expect from that nation.
But for those who support such measures, which seems to include about half the nation’s people, there appear to be no qualms at all. Included in that is hypocrisy in its most pure form, where the past is memory-holed.
The truckers were heroes for the modern Left who cosplay around the world about how they’re with the Working Class – right up until they were declared terrorists.
Or how about the Trudeau government’s statement on the Hong Kong protests in April 2021:
Canada expresses grave concerns over the targeting of ten of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists for participation in a peaceful assembly.
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The stifling of peaceful political expression continues to encroach on fundamental rights and freedoms in Hong Kong. Democracy, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly are enshrined in the Basic Law, and are part of Beijing’s obligations to the people of Hong Kong under the UN-registered Sino-British Joint Declaration.
They will issue such condemnations in the future but the audience of praise will have shrunk a lot, and the targets of their criticism will nw crack back with mocking laughter.
The hypocrisy is not just in Canada either, as the usual fun is had with the NYT then and now:
Perhaps it’s the blatant double standards that have led to protests swelling in size across Canada in response to the Ottawa bullshit:
The protesters in Ottawa are hoping to make it through the weekend until the Senate convenes. They want to make it to Monday because the Emergencies Act has to be approved by the Parliament within seven days of it being called for, which was on February 14. So it has to be approved by tomorrow. They are hoping that the legislators will not approve it, the police will back off, and the Parliament will address their concerns.
One thing that is a little strange is that it seems those people “arrested” in Ottawa the other day never saw the inside of a jail cell – or charges, as these gentlemen explain:
It’s actually a good sign that the authorities themselves, at least at ground level, are not going full Police State. That could be because they’re aware that Trudeau may not be able to get Parliamentary approval for his use of the Emergencies Act (UPDATE: He did, by turning into a confidence motion for the government).
It could also be that they’re aware with so much focus on Ottawa, police have been pulled from other parts of the nation, leaving it exposed to things like this:
On Thursday, February 17, 2022, shortly after midnight, Houston RCMP was called to the Marten Forest Service Road (FSR) after Coastal Gas Link (CGL) security reported acts of violence at their work site. It was reported approximately 20 people, some armed with axes, were attacking security guards and smashing their vehicle windows. It was initially reported that some CGL employees were trapped, but all had managed to safely leave the area.
Upon police attendance at the 41 km mark, the roadway had been blocked with downed trees, tar covered stumps, wire, boards with spikes in them, and fires had been lit throughout the debris. As police worked their way through the debris and traps, several people threw smoke bombs and fire lit sticks at the police, injuring one officer.
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“In one of the most concerning acts, an attempt was made to set a vehicle on fire while workers were inside. The attackers also wielded axes, swinging them at vehicles and through a truck’s window. Flare guns were also fired at workers. Workers fled the site for their own safety and remain shaken by this violent incident.”
So an actual terrorist attack then. But Justin Trudeau said nothing. He did not point out that the attack on the Coastal GasLink workers was “not a peaceful protest.” He did not note that attacking the pipeline hurt the Canadian economy and that the ecoterrorists’ violent actions endangered public safety. He did not invoke the Emergencies Act in connection with this attack or announce that the attackers’ bank accounts would be seized.
That’s because, as with BLM, he’s on the side of those terrorists.
No Minister 
And revoked. Maybe the outrage was too much?
Some live reaction here
https://rumble.com/vvolyx–live-reaction-trudeau-revokes-the-emergencies-act.html
Given the opinion polls I’ve seen I doubt it. a majority of Canadians fully approved of this shit. More likely it was internal stuff in his party or perhaps the NDP were harsher behind the scenes than in public.
Either way, this is also a test of the Canadian Opposition; will they leave this fascist Act on the books where it can be so easily be implemented or will they pull it and make the situation so that future governments have to jump through more debating hoops and votes before that can pull this stunt again?
They’ve apparently left this part in place – the ability for the govt to get the banks to freeze the accounts of dissidents! Not sure if this interview was before or after the Emergencies Act was revoked. The man being interviewed has had his accounts frozen and has an appt with his bank on March 3rd.
OK, so Trudeau invoked the Emergency Act ; and then pulls back out of it in 48 hours…..?
Perhaps someone ( other than me ) told him that he had just declared the start of civil war.
Jacinda, be careful what you next unleash, here.
It may not be as easy to back out as it has been for Justin.
Just say’n.
the Walnutter
Jacinda has the same framework setup in NZ, except Kiwis are even more compliant than the internationally famously compliant Canadians. Her illegal laws and powers installed by midnight votes by illegitimate political representatives are to be extended indefinitely? For the flu? We have our own tyranny to worry about.