Commentary The most fascinating aspect of the Canadian truckers’ massive protest in Ottawa against vaccine mandates, now two weeks into the making, is the panic it has engendered among progressive politicians and the mainstream press. There’s this frantic Feb. 9 headline from the BBC: “Truckers Block Vital Canada-US Border Crossing.” (That’s the Ambassador Bridge across…
Ontario Court Freezes Funds for Freedom Convoy on GiveSendGo
Canada’s Ontario government on Thursday successfully sought a court order to freeze over $8 million in funds made to the Freedom Convoy on the GiveSendGo platform. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ordered that all donations made through the “Freedom Convoy 2022” and “Adopt a trucker” campaigns on the Christian fundraising platform be frozen until further…
Court Freezes $8 Million for Freedom Convoy Raised on GiveSendGo
The government of the province of Ontario in Canada on Thursday successfully sought a court order to freeze over US$8 million in funds made to the Freedom Convoy on the GiveSendGo platform. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ordered that all donations made through the “Freedom Convoy 2022” and “Adopt a trucker” campaigns on the Christian…
Hockey Star Mike Fisher: Truckers Are Fighting for the Freedom of Every Single Person in Canada
Former Canadian National Hockey League star Mike Fisher said truckers protesting against the COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions are “fighting for the freedom of the country.” In a video message posted on Instagram late January, Fisher, who is now also a United States citizen, said “Freedom Convoy 2022” is going to change Canada for the…
Freedom Convoy Trucker Organizers: Insurrection, Sedition Labels Have ‘No Basis in Reality’
The organizers of the Canadian Freedom Convoy on Wednesday hit out at those labeling the protests as a form of insurrection and sedition. The remarks came as trucker protests in Ottawa, Canada, entered a 13th day on Wednesday. The “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa consists mainly of truckers, and began as a protest against a COVID-19…
We Have Drifted Too Far to Recover Reason
Commentary A perceptive Ottawa friend says the current Freedom Convoy Sturm und Drang in the nation’s capital can be captured in three words: Bouncy Castles. Snipers. The first two obviously refer to the playful atmosphere of the protest so evident in videos and live streaming. Despite the city’s usual lugubrious February weather, the days-long campaign…
The Spirit of the Devil’s Brigade: Time for a New Can-Am Alliance in Defence of Liberty
Commentary Much has been written about Canada’s trucker protests against vaccine mandates and other forms of government overreach imposed by authorities during the COVID pandemic. Writing in The Epoch Times, former U.S. Libertarian Party presidential candidate Ron Paul said: “We Are All Canadian Truckers Now!” In fact, Canadian truckers have received high praise for their…
Ottawa Police Make Arrests, Seize Fuel From Freedom Convoy Protest Site
Police in Canada’s capital have begun to seize fuel and make arrests after issuing a statement saying that those trying to bring supplies to support the thousands of protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates and restrictions gathered in the city would be arrested. “IMPORTANT: Anyone attempting to bring material supports (gas, etc.) to the demonstrators could…
Ottawa Police Seize Fuel From Freedom Convoy Protest Site, Make More Arrests
Police in Canada’s capital have begun to seize fuel and say they have made multiple arrests after issuing a statement saying that those trying to bring supplies to support the thousands of protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates and restrictions gathered in the city would be arrested. “IMPORTANT: Anyone attempting to bring material supports (gas, etc.)…
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Canadian Truckers Overwhelmed by Support, Unity; Americans Get Inspired
Canadian truckers say they’ll stay in the nation’s capital until their demands are met. Benjamin Dichter, Freedom Convoy 2022 coordinator, explains what it’s all about. And on the American side of the border, truckers are organizing to support the Canadian movement. Denby Melisha Morgan is behind the Convoy to Save America. And in our first,…