Canadian Lawmakers Extend Emergency Act Powers to Tackle 'Freedom Convoy' Blockades - Sputnik International

With a 185-154 vote, Canada's lower legislative house has voted in favor of extending the use of special emergency powers invoked by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week.

The measure, which requires approval in the upper house, authorizes authorities to designate areas as 'no-protest zones,' subjecting violators to possible jail time. It also allows certain services, such as tow truck companies, to remove vehicles from those areas.