The Crown’s appeal in the case of Freedom Convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber—covering aspects of the sentencing and acquittals on certain charges—is expected to be heard in spring 2027.
Lich and Barber were found guilty of mischief in April 2025, related to their roles in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions. Barber was also found guilty of counselling others to disobey a court order. They were not found guilty of additional charges of intimidation, counselling to commit intimidation, or obstructing police.
The two were handed 18-month conditional sentences in October 2025, which includes house arrest, a curfew, and community service….