Alberta's UCP government is hailing a Federal Court ruling declaring Ottawa’s imposition of the War Measures (Emergencies) Act as an unreasonable — and unconstitutional — overreach of government power.In a joint statement Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Justice Mickey Amery said they are “disappointed” that Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has indicated the Liberal government will be appealing the decision..“The unnecessary use of the Emergencies Act set a dark and dangerous precedent, and if the federal government will not acknowledge that fact, Alberta will continue to champion the charter rights of Albertans and all Canadians,” it said.“We continue to review the Federal Court’s reasons and will be prepared to intervene in the federal appeal should the government move ahead.”.This court decision reaffirms that regulations under the act violated charter rights to freedom of expression and that the orders infringed upon the rights of Albertans and Canadians, to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.The Liberal government used the law to seize bank accounts of protestors, commandeer tow trucks and make arbitrary arrests to disperse crowds in the nation’s capital during the COVID-19 pandemic.“This is another example of the Federal Court ruling against the federal government’s unconstitutional practices. Whether it’s this court decision or their defeat on plastics or the Impact Assessment Act, it is clear the federal government simply does not understand or respect the Constitution of Canada,” they said..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Alberta's UCP government is hailing a Federal Court ruling declaring Ottawa’s imposition of the War Measures (Emergencies) Act as an unreasonable — and unconstitutional — overreach of government power.In a joint statement Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Justice Mickey Amery said they are “disappointed” that Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has indicated the Liberal government will be appealing the decision..“The unnecessary use of the Emergencies Act set a dark and dangerous precedent, and if the federal government will not acknowledge that fact, Alberta will continue to champion the charter rights of Albertans and all Canadians,” it said.“We continue to review the Federal Court’s reasons and will be prepared to intervene in the federal appeal should the government move ahead.”.This court decision reaffirms that regulations under the act violated charter rights to freedom of expression and that the orders infringed upon the rights of Albertans and Canadians, to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.The Liberal government used the law to seize bank accounts of protestors, commandeer tow trucks and make arbitrary arrests to disperse crowds in the nation’s capital during the COVID-19 pandemic.“This is another example of the Federal Court ruling against the federal government’s unconstitutional practices. Whether it’s this court decision or their defeat on plastics or the Impact Assessment Act, it is clear the federal government simply does not understand or respect the Constitution of Canada,” they said..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.