Paul Rouleau

Person

Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026

Timeline

Mar 17, 2026
Supreme Court Appeal

The federal government officially files an appeal with the Supreme Court of Canada.
Jan 23, 2024
Federal Court Ruling

Justice Mosley rules the invocation was unconstitutional and lacked a legal basis.
Feb 17, 2023
Rouleau Report

Public Order Emergency Commission concludes the threshold for the Act was met.
Feb 14, 2022
Act Invoked

Federal government invokes the Emergencies Act to clear Freedom Convoy protests.

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Supreme Court to Review Federal Use of Emergencies Act in Freedom Convoy Case

The Government of Canada has officially moved to appeal a lower court ruling to the Supreme Court regarding the 2022 invocation of the Emergencies Act. This landmark case will determine the legal threshold for declaring national emergencies and the extent of executive power during civil unrest.

Mar 18, 2026 2 sources