Crushing Discord: How the Canadian Government Uses Freedom Convoy Leaders Barber and Lich to Silence Protests (Video)

In a revealing Q&A session in Ottawa on August 18, 2024, Chris Barber and Tamara Lich, two central figures in the Canadian Freedom Convoy lawsuits, laid bare the stark reality of their ongoing legal battles. This is not just a fight for their freedom, it is a fight for the civil liberties of every Canadian. The state is using these individuals as scapegoats and sending a chilling message: if you dare to protest Trudeau’s government or any of its oppressive policies, this is what awaits you.

Crown’s heavy-handed approach: a clear overstep

Barber and Lich are defending themselves against charges of mischief, intimidation and advising others to commit the same offenses for their roles in the peaceful anti-mandate protests in Ottawa in early 2022. These demonstrations were not just protests; they were a cry for help from Canadians whose businesses, families, jobs and health were being destroyed by the government’s draconian COVID measures. Barber is even facing an additional charge for advising others to defy a court order by encouraging protesters to honk their horns — an act of defiance that has been twisted into a criminal offense.

The prosecution’s request for a 10-year prison sentence for charges that would not normally warrant such severe sentences is not only an overstepping of bounds but a gross abuse of power. The prosecution’s abuse of the Carter application, a legal tool reserved for serious conspiracy cases such as drug cartels and murder, is a glaring example of this. Applying such a tool to charges arising from peaceful protests exposes the prosecution’s true intent: to suppress dissent and make an example of those who oppose the government.

A Tale of Two Arrests: Unequal Justice

The disparity in how Barber and Lich were treated after their arrest is alarming. Barber was quickly released, while Lich was held, ostensibly to serve as a more visible target of state repression. This was not about justice; it was about sending a message. They were treated unequally under the law, but as pawns in a larger political game designed to intimidate and silence.

Public and Personal Impact: The Human Costs of Tyranny

The personal toll of this persecution is immense. Barber and Lich spoke candidly about the impact on their families, particularly the emotional strain on their children. Social media has become a battlefield where their families are attacked and vilified, a clear attempt to isolate and break them. This is not just about two individuals facing serious legal consequences, this is about the systematic destruction of their lives, all because they dared to challenge the government’s overreach.

Manipulation of the law to suppress dissent

One of the most disturbing aspects of this case is how the charges have been manipulated to ensure a harsh prosecution. The reclassification of malice as a chargeable offense, putting it on par with murder, further demonstrates the state’s willingness to bend the law to its will. This is a clear indication that the government is not only interested in prosecuting a crime, but also intends to punish those who oppose it, regardless of the cost.

Constitutional Concerns: A Battle for Canada’s Soul

This prosecution is not just about Barber and Lich, but about the very core of Canadian democracy. They have expressed deep concern about the way the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is being trampled upon. Their connection to Brian Peckford, one of the original signatories of the Charter, reinforces their fear that Canada is sliding into tyranny. If the state can so easily ignore the Charter to suppress dissent, then no Canadian is truly free.

A political trial disguised as justice

Perhaps the most damning aspect of this entire ordeal is the suggestion that the legal process is being used not to seek justice, but to achieve a predetermined political outcome. The Crown finally wrapped up its closing arguments last week in a legal saga that began for Lich some two and a half years ago after her initial arrest during the Freedom Convoy. Barber’s attorney, Diane Magas, will be making her submissions today, signaling the approaching conclusion of this trial.

This trial is a terrifying demonstration of what happens when a government is allowed to operate unchecked. The prosecution of Chris Barber and Tamara Lich is a warning to all Canadians: protest this government and you will be crushed. The actions of the state are nothing short of tyrannical and this trial should serve as a wake-up call. We all need to consider the direction Canada is heading and ask ourselves what kind of country we want to live in: one that respects individual freedoms or silences dissent through fear and intimidation.

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