Court rules Emergencies Act use in Ottawa protests unjustified
Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley found the Liberal governments 2022 invocation of the Emergencies Act during the Freedom Convoy protests was not justified and violated constitutional rights. The ruling challenges the government’s claims of targeted, time limited measures amid border blockades and Ottawa demonstrations. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the decision will be appealed.
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Parade of Lights raises over 44000 for local charities
The Thunder Bay Parade of Lights drew over 150 decorated vehicles for its December event, raising more than 44000 for Autism Ontario Thunder Bay, George Jeffrey Children's Centre, Special Olympics Thunder Bay, and the Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Association. Funds help therapy, occupational and physiotherapy services. Next year marks the parade's 25th anniversary.
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Ontario to expand back to basics plan to kindergarten
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce extends the back to basics curriculum push into kindergarten with a year of consultations and a spring 2025 plan to implement foundational reading math and coding concepts. Officials emphasize maintaining full day programs and play based learning while making expectations more explicit.
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