Over $38,000 in fines have been waived and convictions set aside for a group of people from an Ontario Amish community who were convicted for not using the ArriveCan app during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Lawyers with The Democracy Fund (TDF) won the case after seven months of negotiations and multiple court appearances on behalf of the group known to avoid modern technology due to their faith.
“This outcome is a testament to the importance of access to justice for all Canadians, regardless of their background or way of life,” said TDF’s litigation director Mark Joseph in a June 5 news release. “We are pleased that these families can now move forward without the burden of these oppressive fines. The Amish are extremely grateful for the support they’ve received from TDF donors.”…