House of Commons passes Emergencies Act motion
The motion to confirm the declaration of emergency passed 185-151, with the New Democrats voting in favour alongside the minority Liberal government.
Just before the voting began around 8 p.m. eastern time Monday, government House leader Mark Holland was asked to clarify whether this was a confidence vote.Singh said his party had always seen the vote as a confidence matter. Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet said Trudeau seemed to have made the matter a vote of confidence because he was afraid of his own caucus. Bloc MP Martin Champoux questioned the validity of the vote and accused Trudeau of "twisting the arm" of people who might otherwise disagree.
"The capacity for kindness that Canadians are known for has been strained by our nation's leader," he said. "There is a sadness that comes when Canadians are pitted against Canadians." Liberal Peter Schiefke criticized "frequent, unabated displays of hatred" during the protests including swastikas and "signs proudly stating pureblood." He said U.S. financial backing for the protests had some links to supporters of the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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