Tag: Marco Mendicino

Michael Taube: How the Controversial Emergencies Act Has Led to Even More Political Controversy

June 12, 2022
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Commentary Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals controversially invoked the Emergencies Act on Feb. 14 during the Freedom Convoy protest. Although it was revoked nine days later, it continues to generate political controversy in the nation’s capital. The Emergencies Act gave law enforcement the authority to control large gatherings and enter cars and trucks…

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Ottawa to Order RCMP to Ban Neck Restraints, Tear Gas, and Rubber Bullets: Mendicino

May 27, 2022
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The federal government is planning to order the RCMP to end the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and neck restraints, says Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino. In an interview with CBC News reported on May 26, Mendicino said his office will direct RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki in the coming days to ban the force…

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Canada Announces Two New Permanent Residency Pathways for Hong Kong Residents

June 8, 2021
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Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino says Canada is offering two new paths to permanent residency for Hong Kong residents who work and/or are recent graduates already living in the country. The federal government says it is “deeply concerned” about China’s imposition of the national security law and the “deteriorating” human rights situation in Hong Kong, adding…

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