Freedom Convoy

• Use of Emergencies Act to stop ‘Freedom Convoy’ unreasonable: appeal court

  The ruling upheld a 2024 decision by the Federal Court that also concluded there was 'no national emergency justifying the invocation of the Emergencies Act.'

  Canada

  Jan 16
  
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders Lich, Barber each given 18-month conditional sentences

  Two of the leaders of the 'Freedom Convoy' that blocked the streets of downtown Ottawa for several weeks in early 2022, have each been given 18-month conditional sentences.

  Crime

  Oct 7, 2025
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber face sentencing

  The Crown is seeking a prison sentence of seven years for Lich and eight years for Barber, who was also convicted of counselling others to disobey a court order.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2025
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• Tamara Lich, Chris Barber found guilty of mischief at ‘Freedom Convoy’ mischief trial

  Lich and Barber were both charged with mischief, intimidation and counselling others to break the law.

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2025
• Pat King sentenced to 3 months house arrest in ‘Freedom Convoy’ case

  King was found guilty on five of nine charges in November, including mischief and disobeying a court order for his role in the 2022 protest.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2025
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King to be sentenced Feb. 7

  The Red Deer man was a key figure in the three-week protest against COVID-19 restrictions and the federal government that swarmed Ottawa’s downtown.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2025
• Pat King found guilty of mischief over ‘Freedom Convoy’ role

  King was a prominent figure in the demonstration that rolled into the national capital in 2022, which saw protesters entrench themselves in downtown Ottawa for three weeks.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2024
• Ex-Ontario MPP Randy Hillier sees ‘Freedom Convoy’-related charges stayed over delays

  Hillier was charged in March 2022 with nine offences connected to his role in the demonstrations early that year in the nation's capital.

  Politics

  Nov 15, 2024
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• Windsor sues Ottawa over costs of 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockade

  The City of Windsor is suing the federal government over the costs incurred due to the so-called Freedom Convoy blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in early 2022.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2024
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• Court of Appeal upholds mischief conviction for Alberta pastor Artur Pawlowski at Coutts blockade

  Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski was convicted in 2023 of mischief and breaching a release order for his role in the blockade at the Coutts border crossing in early 2022.

  Crime

  Oct 29, 2024