Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this afternoon that his government will be invoking the Federal Emergencies Act. This will be to strengthen law enforcement agencies around the country to deal with illegal blockades and occupations.
The Ambassador Bridge, between Windsor and Detroit, was cleared yesterday while other border crossings, including The Emerson Crossing in Manitoba, remain blocked.
The act will be used to strengthen law enforcement agencies at all levels, the military will not be called in. The measures will only be in place as long as necessary and will be targeted where needed.
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says she does not think that the Federal Emergencies act is needed for Manitoba's Emerson border crossing. She said the situation is very different than in other places around the country and should be treated as so.
The blockade at the Emerson Border Crossing is affecting $73 million in trade daily. Premier Stefanson says she has and will continue to listen to law enforcement agencies for advice on handling the situation.
