Emergencies Act

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The Emergencies Act is an Act of the Government of Canada to authorize the taking of special temporary measures to ensure safety and security during national emergencies and to amend other Acts in consequence thereof the Parliament of Canada.

It received Royal Assent on July 21, 1988, replacing the War Measures Act.