Freedom Convoy Protests 2022

• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Police officer who liaised with Chris Barber testifies

  The officer who served as a go-between for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Chris Barber and police is expected to testify in his criminal trial.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2023
  
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests: Military told to prepare to step in, official says

  The Defence Department's top official says while word was sent to the military to prepare, the Liberal government was adamant the Armed Forces should be used only as a last resort.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
  
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• Blair warned cabinet to keep convoy protest comments ‘temperate,’ inquiry hears

  Bill Blair is the first federal minister to testify before the Public Order Emergency Commission that is probing the government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act on Feb. 14.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2022
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• CSIS head advised Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act during convoy, inquiry hears

  Top intelligence officials are on the witness list this week at the public inquiry scrutinizing Ottawa's use of the Emergencies Act to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2022
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters set to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

  A local Alberta politician facing charges for participating in ``Freedom Convoy'' protests at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade is among those scheduled to testify Tuesday.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
• Officials feared Emergencies Act use would push protesters to violence, inquiry hears

  The mayor of Windsor, Ont., testified Monday at the public inquiry into the invocation of the act that he hoped it would act as a deterrent for future protests.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2022
• Convoy lawyer told protesters to stay despite Emergencies Act, inquiry hears

  Lawyer Keith Wilson says he told protesters to stay in downtown Ottawa even though police were warning people to leave the area.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2022