Alberta not following Ontario's lead with state of emergency over protest, blockade: Kenney
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The Alberta government won't be following Ontario's lead in declaring a state of emergency to address the ongoing trucker convoy protest and bridge blockade, says premier Jason Kenney.
In an interview on CTV’s Question Period airing Sunday, Kenney said the province already has the necessary laws in place to take action if necessary.
“We already had stronger laws than Ontario. Last year, we passed the Defensive Critical Infrastructure Act that gives the police enormous powers and very stiff fines and penalties, including the power of imprisonment,” he said.
“In terms of the Emergency Act, we have considered it but we don't see how that would add any significant additional powers to our situation here.”
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