Documents filed with the inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act show, however, that the province directed City of Ottawa officials to deal with the Ontario Provincial Police. Ontario Provincial Police were involved in the meetings with local and federal officials, Ottawa police and the RCMP. The premier said earlier Monday that he was not asked to testify at the inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act. On Feb. 14, the federal Liberals invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time after the Ottawa protest and Windsor blockade had dragged on. In Ontario, Ford declared a state of emergency on Feb. 11 in an effort to end the situation in Ottawa and the blockade at Windsor.

Source: National Post October 17, 2022 18:43 UTC