Freedom Convoy Protests

• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Judge expected to deliver ruling on police evidence 

  The judge in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy'' organizers is expected to deliver a ruling about the admissibility of internal police documents as evidence.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2023
  
• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial continues with testimony of police liaison officers

  Defence lawyers began their cross-examination of Blonde on Wednesday, and he told the court there were multiple groups and factions attending the demonstrations.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Officer who interacted with Barber back on the stand

  The trial of two 'Freedom Convoy' organizers is set to resume with the testimony of an officer who served as a liaison between the Ottawa Police Service and demonstrators.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2023
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Ottawa police liaison to continue testifying

  A police liaison officer who was in touch with organizer Chris Barber during the 'Freedom Convoy' protests last year is set to continue her testimony in his criminal trial.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2023
• Ottawa police liaison officer testifies at ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial

  Const. Isabelle Cyr had been expected to address the court on Tuesday, but defence lawyers said they needed time to review notes and emails between Cyr and her colleagues.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2023
• Why did Ottawa use the Emergencies Act? Federal lawyers will explain

  The lawyers plan to spell out reasons the Federal Court should dismiss arguments from several groups and individuals who reject the government's invocation of the emergency law.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023
• CSIS threat definition not ‘relevant’ to Emergencies Act decision, inquiry hears

  Former directors of the security agency told the inquiry that any reference to the CSIS Act should be removed from the Emergencies Act.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2022
• Social media was convoy’s ‘central nervous system,’ Emergencies Act inquiry hears

  The expert testimony on the role online misinformation played into the "Freedom Convoy" protest will inform the inquiry's study of whether use of the Emergencies Act was justified.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Bergen was privately concerned about engaging with convoy organizers: PMO staff

  The former interim Conservative leader publicly berated the prime minister to reach out to protesters, something she says she repeated to Justin Trudeau during that Feb. 3 call.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ risked ‘irreparable harm’ to Canada-U.S. trade: Freeland

  Freeland is the seventh cabinet minister to testify this week before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau closes out the public hearings on Friday.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022