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 action is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau taking in response to the truckers' protests?

What are some of the powers granted to the federal government under the Emergencies Act?

What measures can the government take regarding financial accounts as part of the Emergencies Act?

How have the truckers affected the capital city of Ottawa?

What has been the impact of the protests on border crossings into the United States?