What Does Invoking the Emergencies Act Mean?
Critics fear the measure could set a precedent for impeding the right to assemble - including for those who strongly oppose the ongoing occupation of Ottawa.
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Workers Speak Out Against Ottawa Occupation
“We're not going to get paid for lost wages. We don't know when these people are going to leave and we're afraid they're going to close us down again.”
Invoking The Emergencies Act Is A Dangerous Mistake
The use of these powers to deal with protesters is an attack on our right to assemble, even if we absolutely oppose the protest.
Communities Rally Against Convoy Occupation, Condemn Police Response
Police officers have expressed support for the occupation, and two members of the military's counter-terrorism unit are under investigation for allegedly participating.
The Uber-UFCW Agreement Is A Bad Deal For Workers
The deal allows Uber to continue to misclassify its drivers and avoid treating them as what they are: employees.
Who Do the So-Called ‘Freedom’ Occupiers Really Represent?
The far-right "freedom" occupation and other supportive actions have caused misery to working people and residents in Ottawa and other affected areas.
The Convoy Misses Our Governments’ Real Failures
Unfortunately, the most sustained anger at these failures is based on the idea that governments have done too much to prevent death.
Workers Won't Benefit from Oil Boom as Executives Prioritize Dividends, Existing Projects: Analyst
“Rather than investing in new oil extraction projects, companies are paying out more profits to shareholders and trying to squeeze more oil out of their existing projects."
Instead Of Prepping For The Next Wave, Ontario Wasted Downtimes
Ontario had a chance to improve testing, rapid testing, vaccine rollout and school safety in between waves, but it failed to do so.