Thank you.
The deputy commissioner of the OPP at the public safety committee several weeks ago indicated that one week prior to the invocation of the Emergencies Act—so by simple math that would be February 7—the OPP had declared that there was a national emergency.
My question for both individuals is in relation to the convoy itself. This was a convoy that was permitted by Ottawa Police Service and the city council and mayor as to where to park. There was an off-site location for supplies and the supply route, etc. I asked this question several times of ministers with zero response. I'm hoping the two of you can find a response. What was the event that caused this lawful assembly as protected by the charter, paragraphs 2(b), (c) and (d), to be an illegal blockade and thus a national emergency?
That is for both witnesses.