'The job's not yet done': Blair says risk that prompted Emergencies Act still exists

Even after nearly 200 arrests made in Ottawa over the past couple of days in an effort to crack down on 'Freedom Convoy' protesters, Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says the job is 'not yet done.'

Following a briefing with law enforcement officials on Sunday morning, the minister said threats that prompted the federal government to invoke the Emergencies Act are ongoing.

“It's still clear that although they've made very significant progress, and we're pleased with the progress that they've made, the job's not yet done,” he said in an interview on CTV’s Question Period. “The reasons why we had to bring forward these measures, unfortunately, still exist.”

While calling the measures “effective” and “critical” in bringing protests such as the one in Ottawa under control, Blair also said many demonstrators remain active.

“Although most of the blockades have been removed, there are still very many people there who, quite frankly, insist on either being arrested or continuing in their illegal activities,” said Blair.