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Re:Convoy Crackdown – power to freeze bank accounts without ... by cal5k on Tuesday February 22, 2022 @04:20PM (#30433988)
This. Invoking the Act in Canada was a blatantly political move, and they will not easily give up such powers once they get a taste of them. As is always the case with government.
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Re:Convoy Crackdown – power to freeze bank accounts without ... by srcreigh on Tuesday February 22, 2022 @04:53PM (#30434438)
Due to the minority government, I believe the Liberal party cannot extend on their own accord.

The only reason it's ongoing is because NDP hesitantly voted to extend it too.

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