44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 15, 2022 10:00AM
- Feb/15/22 2:24:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on the contrary, from the start, we have been working responsibly with local authorities and the various levels of government to deal with these illegal blockades.
We will continue to ensure that local police have all the tools they need. That is exactly what we did yesterday, by providing additional tools that the police can use to deal with blockades and barricades.
Unfortunately, I know that Conservative politicians tend to support those who are blocking our economy and communities. We do not.
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- Feb/15/22 2:27:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Emergencies Act gives police forces nation-wide more tools to respond to emergency situations like the ones we have seen across the country.
True, many of the barricades in many parts of the country have been handled effectively. However, the risk remains. Local police services in Quebec and elsewhere will have additional tools if they need them.
These are responsible, proportionate measures that local police services can use if necessary.
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- Feb/15/22 2:29:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, sadly, we are in this crisis because we have seen a failure to take the crisis seriously at all levels of government. Now we are seeing indigenous and racialized people look at the double standard of how the convoy is being treated compared to those protestors. We also have deeply disturbing reports of military and police personnel who have expressed sympathy and support for the convoy.
Will the Prime Minister provide assurances in the House that the police will use the powers given to protect people and not support the occupation?
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- Feb/15/22 2:31:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Emergencies Act provides additional tools for governments and local police forces supported by the RCMP if needed.
We will not impose measures anywhere in the country where they are not needed. These are tools that local police are free to use at their discretion, but it is a matter of ensuring that everyone has the tools they need to end these illegal blockades.
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- Feb/15/22 2:42:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, with all due respect for my colleague, perhaps she has not been watching the news.
There are three installments of police reinforcements helping the police here in Ottawa. In addition, members of the RCMP have done a lot of good work, not just here in Ottawa but also in Windsor, where the Ambassador Bridge has now reopened.
That is good for the economy and good for everyone, but we also need to look at new tools to help the police put an end to this illegal blockade and convoy.
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- Feb/15/22 2:50:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I share my hon. colleague's concern, and I can inform the House that I have been in routine contact with him and the municipal leaders in Windsor, including the mayor of Windsor. I have assured him that the government will continue to provide all the resources that the community of Windsor needs to keep the bridge open. That means, yes, making sure that police have the assets they need, be it tow trucks, barriers or whatever resources, so that we can keep the economy rolling and the bridge open and get Canadians back to work.
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