Sentencing Hearing for Freedom Convoy Leaders
On November 3, 2023, sentencing hearings began for Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, leaders of the Freedom Convoy, after being found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 protest against COVID-19 mandates. The Crown is seeking seven years for Lich and eight for Barber, sparking criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre over perceived legal disparities in sentencing.
