The sudden decision to give up his emergency powers, which were set to remain for at least the next three weeks, is an unexpected one

"We actually have in the United States an Emergency Act that allows the president to shut down the internet"

Bank accounts are officially being frozen under Justin Trudeau's Emergency Economic Measures Order under the Emergencies Act.

Act defines an emergency as a situation that seriously “endangers the lives, health or safety of Canadians, exceeding Provincial Authority"