Guest: Tonda MacCharles, Ottawa Bureau

Live testimony at the inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act during the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa last winter has concluded after six weeks. The final day of hearings saw Prime Minister Justin Trudeau take the stand to defend his decision. Tonda MacCharles was in the room and joins "This Matters" to discuss.

Audio source: Pubic Order Emergency Commission

This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paulo Marques and Alexis Green.