Saying “the immediate emergency situation is over”, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revoked the Emergencies Act.

It was implemented over a week ago in response to ongoing COVID-19 mandate protests in downtown Ottawa and various border crossings across the country.

The Act was set to expire after 30 days had it not been revoked.  Trudeau says the government did not want it in place one minute longer than necessary.

Justice Minister David Lametti says any violations of the law that occurred during the 10 days the measures were in place will continue to be followed up on through the justice systems.

A large-scale police operation removed hundreds of protestors from downtown Ottawa last weekend.

In a statement released shortly after Trudeau’s announcement, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said “the federal government revoking the Emergencies Act is the right thing to do, because it should not have been invoked in the first place.”

Moe added law enforcement agencies already had all the tools needed to stop illegal activity. He added it is now time for a clear end to (COVID) mandates and restrictions.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

Justin Trudeau said in a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, “Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine. These unprovoked actions are a clear further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They are also in violation of Russia’s obligations under international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”

The Canadian government is calling on Russia to immediately cease all hostile and provocative actions against Ukraine and withdraw all military and proxy forces from the country.

Trudeau is meeting with G7 leaders today to determine a response to Russia’s actions which he says will include significant sanctions in addition to those already announced. Trudeau says, “Russia’s brazen acts will not go unpunished.”