'There was no justification whatsoever to invoke the Emergencies Act,' said lawyer from Foster LLP

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Brenden Miller of Foster LLP who represented protesters from the freedom convoy said:

It is our view that there was no justification whatsoever to invoke the Emergencies Act. The Emergencies Act requires several things. One, it could be invoked due to espionage and sabotage. Are you going to hear any evidence about espionage and sabotage? The answer to that is no.

Two, it could be invoked on the basis of clandestine or deceptive foreign influence or foreign influence that involves the threat to a person. Are you going to hear evidence about that? The answer to that is no.

It also could be invoked on the basis of threats or use of acts of serious violence against persons or property. Are you going to hear evidence of violence against persons or property? The answer is no.

Lastly, it can also be invoked if there is a group or persons trying to destroy or overthrow by violence. The system of government of Canada. Are you going to hear evidence about individuals trying to do that? The answer is no.

And the answer is, is that there was no reasonable and probable grounds to invoke the Emergencies Act and that the government exceeded their jurisdiction both constitutionally and legislatively in doing so.

This is only an excerpt from The Ezra Levant Show that aired on Friday, Oct 14. To watch the full episode, become a subscriber to RebelNews+.