Trudeau says he was worried about what would happen if he didn't enact Emergencies Act.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken the stand at the public inquiry into the Emergencies Act.
Trudeau told the commission that he weighed advice given to him from the head of CSIS, his national security advisor, top public servants and his cabinet.
He said he was worried about what would happen if he enacted the powers.
"First of all, what if the worst had happened in those following days? What if someone had gotten hurt? What if a police officer had been put in a hospital? What if, when I had an opportunity to do something, I had waited and we had unthinkable happen... I would have worn that in a way that we would certainly be talking about in a forum such as this," Trudeau said.
He also criticized Premier Doug Ford, saying he thought Ford "was hiding from his responsibility on it for political reasons."
Earlier in his testimony, Trudeau said right from the start, it was clear that the convoy would be "a different brand" of demonstration, and he faced increasing pressure to step in as it continued.
The powers were enacted on February 14th, in response to "Freedom Convoy" demonstrations in Ottawa and at several border crossings.
In doing so, a sweeping range of measures were put in place to help provinces, municipalities and police forces end the protests.
The prime minister is the last witness to take the stand at the inquiry.
The commission is expected to release a report early next year.
Habitat for Humanity Building in Thorold
Police Target Trucks By-Passing Inspection
Bob Cole Dies at the Age of 90
Suspect Sought After Cannabis Store Robbery
Niagara Transit to Receive Gas Tax Money
Local Power Company Upgrading Technology
Police Called Concerning Armed Individual
Man Arrested in Connection to School Threats