Frontier Centre for Public Policy: The Tamara Lich trial shows just how far Ottawa will go to crush dissent, especially in the West

Frontier Centre for Public Policy: The Tamara Lich trial shows just how far Ottawa will go to crush dissent, especially in the West

By Brian Giesbrecht Tamara Lich’s prosecution isn’t just about a protest—it’s a warning. For many Western Canadians, her harsh treatment by Ottawa signals how far the federal government is willing to go to silence dissent. As Alberta moves toward a sovereignty referendum, Lich’s ordeal stands as a troubling omen of how Ottawa may respond to serious challenges to its authority. Tamara Lich, a key organizer of the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest in Ot…