Response to the Public Order Emergency Commission request for comment

 Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2022 12:34 AM

To: Perspectives (POEC/CEDU) <Perspectives@poec-cedu.gc.ca>
Subject: Emergencies Act

 

I live on Vancouver Island but can report that the longer the occupation of Ottawa lasted last February, the greater the schism opening up here, to the point that a fringe minority, driving pickups festooned with upside-down Canadian flags and obscene posters, organized their own mini-Convoy to Victoria to scream about oppression. Not once, but twice.

There were many instances and an increasing frequency of public figures being harassed by obviously-uncontrolled men shouting about "freedom", mask and vaccination mandates, and hatred of our government.

We wanted it shut down before it turned into something more serious.

Consequently, the vast majority of us here supported the invoking of the Emergencies Act.

We applauded Parliament's action to cut off a more widespread insurrection when it finally did.

(The last remnants are with us still.)

And the response from the Commission, received today:

Good day Mr. Havelaar,

 We have received your submission and we thank you for taking the time to provide us with your comments and observations. Public input is an important part of the Public Order Emergency Commission’s investigation.

 If more details are needed from you, the Commission will contact you directly.

 Again, thank you,