By Canadian Press

Trudeau, premiers discussing Emergencies Act to battle blockades

Feb 14, 2022 | 9:56 AM

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is consulting the premiers this morning about using the Emergencies Act.

Anti-COVID-restriction blockades continue to paralyze Ottawa and shutter multiple border crossings with the United States.

Trudeau met with his cabinet for an urgent meeting Sunday night and is on a phone call with provincial and territorial premiers today.

He also briefed his caucus early this morning in a virtual meeting held two days before the Liberals’ regularly scheduled Wednesday gathering.