EMERGENCY | Ezra reacts to fmr. Justice Minister Lametti restoring X account amid coverup claims

Summary

Rebel News host Ezra Levant discusses suing former Canadian Justice Minister David Lametti for deleting his Twitter account after the Emergencies Act was ruled unconstitutional. Levant argues Lametti was covering up evidence related to the Act's abuse. The lawsuit was filed Saturday and Lametti restored his account Monday. Levant remains skeptical, wanting a court order barring further deletions. He notes the lack of accountability from mainstream media and says Rebel News crowdfunded the lawsuit alone, seeking justice when no other group would.

Takeaways

• 😡 David Lametti resigned as Justice Minister after the Emergencies Act was ruled illegal
• 😠 Lametti deleted his Twitter account which contained government records
• 😤 Rebel News sued Lametti to prevent destruction of records
• 😏 The lawsuit was filed quickly over the weekend
• 🤨 Lametti restored his Twitter account after being sued
• 😕 More action needed to ensure Lametti doesn't delete records again
• 😯 Texts show Lametti joking about using military against truckers
• 🤔 Lametti hired by Trudeau to replace ethical Jody Wilson-Raybould
• 😖 Lametti's obedience to Trudeau was his key qualification
• 😌 Only Rebel News held Lametti accountable with lawsuit

Q & A

What was the reason for Rebel News and Ezra Levant suing David Lametti?

They sued Lametti because he invoked the Emergencies Act and was deleting and destroying government records on his Twitter account after the Federal Court ruled the Emergencies Act was illegal and unconstitutional.

Why did Trudeau replace Jody Wilson-Raybould with David Lametti as Justice Minister?

Trudeau replaced Wilson-Raybould with Lametti because she refused to drop criminal charges against SNC-Lavalin at Trudeau's request. Lametti was chosen because he would obey Trudeau over his public duties.

What happened after Rebel News sued Lametti over deleting his Twitter account?

Lametti restored his Twitter account on the Monday after Rebel News sued him on Saturday. However, Rebel News is continuing the lawsuit to ensure he does not delete it again.

What does the text exchange between Lametti and Mendicino reveal?

It shows Lametti jokingly asking Mendicino to deploy tanks and the military against protesters, revealing his cavalier attitude toward civil liberties.

Why did Lametti's deletion of his Twitter account matter?

His account contained important public records and likely private messages relevant to lawsuits regarding the Emergencies Act abuses. Deleting it destroyed evidence.

How did Rebel News manage to file the lawsuit over the weekend?

Their lawyer Chad Williamson filed an emergency application, which is highly unusual for a weekend. This forced a quick response from Lametti.

Why does Rebel News need to continue the lawsuit?

To ensure Lametti or others do not delete tweets again or selectively remove content. A court order is required to compel preservation.

What happens next with the lawsuit?

There will be a case management hearing to set timelines for filings. Rebel News will continue pursuing the matter in court.

Why didn't other groups or parties file this lawsuit?

Rebel News was unique in having the motivation and capability to quickly file this emergency weekend application against Lametti over the deleted records.

How can people support Rebel News' lawsuit?

Visiting stopthecoverup.com to donate and help with legal costs, as the extensive filings over the weekend were very expensive.