From the Editor's Desk

Abstract

We thank the editors of this volume, Jocelyn Stacey and the Nomi Claire Lazar, and all of the contributing authors for inviting us to partner with them in bringing out this timely set of reflections on the federal government's invocation in 2022 of its powers under the Emergencies Act.

A public inquiry by Justice Roleau into the use of the special powers issued its report earlier this year. We hope that this collection by independent academic experts will provide further perspective, on recent events and serve as an inspiration and guide to law reform across Canada in relation to the framing and use of emergency powers.