US EditionTamara Lich appeals mischief conviction arising from role in ‘Freedom Convoy’
Tamara Lich's lawyers argue her appeal challenges the mischief conviction by citing evidence of her calls for peaceful protest and no proof of involvement in illegal acts, court documents show.
- On Nov. 4, 2025, Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich appealed a mischief conviction by filing a notice in the Ontario Court of Appeal in Ottawa.
- The protest paralyzed downtown Ottawa in early 2022 with large trucks arriving in late January, ostensibly opposing COVID-19 health restrictions and targeting then-prime minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government.
- In April, courts found Tamara Lich and co-organizer Chris Barber guilty of mischief, and both received 18-month conditional sentences on Oct. 7, 2025, with Barber also guilty of counselling disobedience.
- Lich is asking the appeal court to set aside the conviction, seeking acquittal or a new trial as lawyer Lawrence Greenspon argues the judge used evidence admissible only against Barber and contends her conduct was Charter-protected.
- Crown attempts to seize Barber’s truck have delayed proceedings, giving Barber extra time to pursue an appeal as the court found they crossed from protest into criminal activity.
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Freedom Convoy Leader Lich Appealing Mischief Conviction
Tamara Lich is appealing her mischief conviction that was handed down for her role in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa. Lich and protest co-organizer Chris Barber were given 18-month conditional sentences on Oct. 7 for their roles in organizing the Freedom Convoy trucker protest, which saw vehicles gather in Canada’s capital city to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and public health restrictions. Lich and Barber were both found…
The Hamilton Spectator
Durham Radio NewsTamara Lich appeals mischief conviction arising from role in ‘Freedom Convoy’
OTTAWA - Tamara Lich is appealing a mischief conviction arising from her role as an organizer of the "Freedom Convoy" that paralyzed downtown Ottawa in early 2022.
Winnipeg Free Press
Tamara Lich appeals mischief conviction arising from role in 'Freedom Convoy'
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Tamara Lich appealed her suspended conviction for mischief and had been convicted of her role in the trucking convoy in Ottawa.
Crown seeks harsher sentence for peaceful Freedom Convoy trucker Chris Barber
OTTAWA, ON: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that the Crown has filed an appeal seeking to overturn Chris Barber’s acquittal on intimidation charges and increase the sentence he already received for mischief and other charges following the peaceful 2022 Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa. The Crown seeks to replace Mr. Barber’s 18-month conditional […]
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