Regardless of where the fault lies, it is clear there are serious flaws in how Canada handles national emergencies.
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Insuring the Emergencies Act applies realistically to modern-day Canada should be the number one priority of the emergency preparedness ministry and its minister. The fact that in the 34 years since it was passed in 1988, the Emergencies Act has not been updated to envision events such as the Freedom Convoy protests is absolutely baffling.Advertisement 4In Ontario, emergency management has been moved around over the years and is often presided over by the fire marshal.
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