Canada's Trudeau Invokes Emergency Powers To Quell COVID-19 Protests

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses truckers protesting COVID restrictions at the border. He invokes the Emergencies Act, granting the government powers to restore order, including weighing vehicles, freezing bank accounts, and suspending insurance. The protest has paralyzed Ottawa and blocked US border crossings.

What was the main reason for the truckers' protest at the border?

• To demand higher wages

• To protest COVID restrictions

• To support the government

• To promote environmental policies

What significant action did Trudeau take in response to the protests?

• He invoked the Emergencies Act

• He resigned from his position

• He increased COVID restrictions

• He called for international intervention

What powers does the Emergencies Act grant the federal government?

• To hold new elections

• To declare war

• To restore order by weighing vehicles and freezing accounts

• To change the constitution

Which city was significantly affected by the truckers' protest?

• Vancouver

• Ottawa

• Montreal

• Toronto

What was one of the consequences of the truckers' protest?

• Reduction in COVID cases

• Improved relations with the U.S.

• Paralysis of Ottawa and blocked U.S. border crossings

• Increased trade with the U.S.