Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, key organizers of the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests in Ottawa, were found guilty of mischief after a court ruling. The protests, ignited by a Canadian vaccine mandate for cross-border truck drivers, led to significant upheaval and disruption in downtown Ottawa as thousands of protesters occupied the area for three weeks, demanding an end to COVID-19 restrictions. Although they were found not guilty of intimidation and other charges, the judge determined they encouraged people to remain at the protest despite its negative impacts on the local community.
Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey stated that Lich and Barber encouraged protest participation, despite the adverse impacts on residents and businesses in downtown Ottawa.
The Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa began in response to a vaccine mandate for truck drivers and lasted for three weeks, significantly disrupting local life.
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