Category: Politics

Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act for 1st time to aid convoy blockade response

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says ongoing trucker blockades are 'illegal' and called on participants to go home Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked never-before-used emergency powers to support provinces in ending the blockades and public disorder that have gripped Ottawa for 18 days at the hands of participants in the so-called “Freedom Convoy.” In … Continue reading Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act for 1st time to aid convoy blockade response →

Ontario declares state of emergency in response to convoy protests

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a state of emergency in the province at a news conference Friday morning, in response to protests and blockades in Ottawa, Windsor, Ont. and Toronto. Ontario is declaring a state of emergency in response to convoy protests against public health measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, which have … Continue reading Ontario declares state of emergency in response to convoy protests →

Zanu PF Says Tafadzwa Mugwadi Not Sacked, Still in Party Ranks 

Tafadzwa Mugwadi, director of information for Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party, says the removal of a running mate clause was meant to ensure a president can choose his vice presidents The ruling Zanu PF party has dismissed reports circulating on social media that it has fired Information Director, Tafadzwa Mugwadi. Mr Mugwadi told JulieAskana Tv Zimbabwe … Continue reading Zanu PF Says Tafadzwa Mugwadi Not Sacked, Still in Party Ranks  →