Two Key Figures Behind Canada’s 'Freedom Convoy' Convicted

Sat Jul 26 2025 21:37:32 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Two Key Figures Behind Canada’s 'Freedom Convoy' Convicted

Two leading organizers face consequences after disrupting Ottawa for weeks during pandemic protests.


Tamara Lich and Chris Barber found guilty of mischief in connection with the 2022 trucker protests, marking a significant moment in the aftermath of the demonstrations.


In a landmark legal decision, the two primary organizers of the 2022 trucker protests, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, were found guilty of mischief by a judge in Ottawa's courthouse on Thursday. The protests, widely known in Canada as the "Freedom Convoy," led to a weeks-long blockade that severely disrupted Canada's capital and hindered trade with the United States, costing the economy billions.

The demonstrations were instigated by truckers protesting against pandemic-related vaccination mandates required for crossing the U.S.-Canada border. Lich and Barber, key figures in the movement, were convicted for their roles in obstructing public spaces and damaging property. The mischief conviction can lead to a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison; however, the two were acquitted of more severe charges, including obstructing justice and public intimidation.

In an official response, John Carpay, president of the Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms, reflected on the length of the trial, suggesting a disparity in legal treatment depending on the protest's focus, stating that Lich and Barber would likely have faced different outcomes had their protests targeted issues like climate change or social justice.

The Freedom Convoy originally gained significant traction in Alberta, drawing support primarily from truck drivers resistant to the pandemic mandates. Lich, a political activist, claimed her love for Canada remains undiminished by the verdict. This protest garnered national attention, prompting strong governmental reactions, including former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoking emergency measures, which allowed authorities to enforce stringent actions against the demonstrators and their financial operations.

Lich and Barber are scheduled for sentencing at a future hearing, following a pattern established by previous cases involving protest leaders, such as Pat King, who received a sentence of house arrest last year for similar charges. The fallout from the convoy has sparked a public inquiry and ignited numerous legal ramifications across Canada, continuing to influence discussions about civil liberties and protest rights.

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