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Canadian Chamber’s President & CEO on federal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act
Canadian Chamber’s President & CEO on federal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act
The President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Perrin Beatty, issued the quick reaction below following the invocation of the Emergencies Act. Please note that Mr. Beatty was the Minister responsible for bringing the Emergencies Act into effect in 1988.
February 14 – OTTAWA –The President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Perrin Beatty, issued the quick reaction below following the invocation of the Emergencies Act. Please note that Mr. Beatty was the Minister responsible for bringing the Emergencies Act into effect in 1988.
“The government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act indicates how serious the threat to public safety and our economy from the ongoing blockades at various points in Canada has become.
The right to protest is fundamental to Canadian democracy, but it must be exercised in conformity with the law and with respect for the rights and safety of others. In the interests of all Canadians, we ask participants to peacefully end the blockades and peacefully return home immediately.
The rule of law protects all of our rights and freedoms. It is also critical for our economy’s ability to function. The vast majority of Canadians respect this fundamental aspect of our democracy, which governments at all levels have a responsibility to protect.”
About the Canadian Chamber of Commerce — The Future of Business Success
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Canada’s largest and most activated business network — representing 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 businesses of all sizes, from all sectors of the economy and from every part of the country — to create the conditions for our collective success. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the undisputed champion and catalyst for the future of business success. From working with government on economy-friendly policy to providing services that inform commerce and enable trade, we give each of our members more of what they need to succeed: insight into markets, competitors and trends, influence over the decisions and policies that drive business success and impact on business and economic performance.
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Contact
Phil Taylor
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
ptaylor@chamber.ca
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