Freedom Convoy

• Criminal trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers comes to an end

  After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end.

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  Sep 13
  
• Alberta men receive 6.5-year prison sentences for Coutts border protest

  A judge sentenced two Alberta men to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the 2022 border blockade in Coutts.

  Crime

  Sep 9
  
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• Trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers nears its end

  Though the charges appear straightforward, the trial has been anything but.

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  Aug 23
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King in court after alleged bail breach

  Pat King, who lives in Alberta, flew to Ottawa last week to turn himself in to police after learning of the allegations and he has remained in custody ever since.

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  Aug 9
• Pat King will not testify at his Freedom Convoy trial: Crown

  The Crown attorney in the criminal mischief trial against "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King says the defendant will not testify.

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  Jul 15
• Trial for ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King adjourned to July 15

  The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King was adjourned this morning without proceeding to the defence case.

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  Jul 4
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King pleads not guilty as criminal trial begins

  King was part of the original group of organizers that brought thousands of big-rig trucks and other vehicles to Ottawa in January 2022 to protest COVID-19 public health measures.

  Canada

  May 13
• ‘Disorganized protest’: Defence questions if anyone was in charge at Coutts protest

  The Crown stressed the Coutts border blockade case is not about COVID-19 or free speech, rather that people cannot decide on their own to shut down a major transportation portal.

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  Apr 4
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• Officers weren’t told of threats to harm police: RCMP ‘Freedom Convoy’ report

  An internal review of the RCMP's response to the "Freedom Convoy" protests found that some officers at the scene of an Alberta blockade were unaware of threats to harm police.

  Canada

  Mar 9
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• No Emergencies Act reform yet — but more consultations, minister says

  Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa will launch consultations with the provinces, territories and other stakeholders on potential Emergencies Act reforms.

  Canada

  Mar 6