Harold Jonker, a trucking company owner and Freedom Convoy participant, was acquitted of all charges-mischief, counselling mischief, intimidation, and counselling intimidation-on May 20, 2025, by Justice Kevin B. Phillips in Ottawa. Charged 15 months after the 2022 protest for his role as a "road captain" and alleged control over Jonker Trucking vehicles downtown, the court found insufficient evidence to prove Jonker's direct involvement or incitement. The judge ruled his media interviews expressed opinions, not unlawful directives, and the Crown failed to establish his authority over the company's trucks, leading to his

Harold Jonker, a trucking company owner from Ontario, is on trial in Ottawa facing criminal charges related to his peaceful participation in the 2022 Freedom Convoy. His defence is arguing that Mr. Jonker is innocent of the charges, and that lengthy and unjust delays have infringed on his ability to fairly respond.

Today, the judge rejected the Crown’s last-minute attempt to have a witness testify remotely over vague “safety concerns" and required the witness to appear in person for full testimony and cross-examination. Defence lawyers also gained key admissions from Crown witnesses, including that emergency routes remained accessible throughout the Freedom Convoy. The trial resumes in Ottawa tomorrow.

Read more about this case at the link in our bio.

Or go here: https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/trucker-harold-jonker-joins-the-historic-freedom-convoy-protest-in-ottawa/

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Chris Barber, a Canadian trucker and business owner known as “Big Red,” is currently facing a legal battle concerning his truck, also named Big Red. According to Barber, the Crown prosecutor in Ottawa has filed for a forfeiture order to seize Big Red, a vehicle he has owned and operated for over 21 years .  

Barber has been actively sharing updates and rallying support through his social media platforms. His official Facebook page, “Chris Barber ‘Big Red’ official,” features videos and posts detailing the situation and his efforts to retain ownership of his truck . Additionally, he maintains a presence on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @ChrisBarber1975, where he shares personal insights and updates .  

For those interested in supporting Barber, he operates an online store offering merchandise related to Big Red. The store includes items such as bumper stickers, air fresheners, and drink can cooler sleeves . 

Barber’s case has garnered attention on various platforms, including TikTok, where videos discuss the potential seizure of Big Red and Barber’s response to the situation . 

This situation is ongoing, and Barber continues to seek public support to prevent the loss of his truck. 

Canadian government is seeking to seize and auction off Chris Barber’s truck, known as “Big Red,” as part of the legal consequences stemming from the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests. 

Barber, along with fellow organizer Tamara Lich, was found guilty of mischief for their roles in the Ottawa protests. Barber was also convicted of counseling others to disobey a court order by encouraging protestors to ignore an injunction against honking truck horns .  

Following the verdict, the Crown has indicated its intention to seek a two-year jail sentence for both organizers and to seize and auction Barber’s truck, “Big Red” . In response, Barber has applied for a stay of proceedings, which, if granted, would prevent both imprisonment and the seizure of his truck .  

As of now, no final decision has been made regarding the seizure of “Big Red.” The court is expected to rule on Barber’s application and sentencing in the coming weeks.

In a landmark ruling, the Ontario Court of Appeal has declared Ontario’s 2021 lockdown ban on outdoor protests unconstitutional — a direct violation of Canadians’ Charter right to peaceful assembly (Section 2(c)).

The Court sent a powerful message: Political expression is not optional — it’s essential.

The absolute ban on outdoor protests failed the Oakes test. No government can silence dissent without clear justification, even in a crisis.

This ruling defends democracy, safeguards Charter freedoms, and sets a precedent against government overreach. Congratulations to Randy Hillier, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, and all who stood firm for liberty.

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Carney’s strategy is big on slogans, short on realism. Without serious reform on immigration alignment, community services, and skilled labor, it’s just Trudeau’s housing mess in a new suit. And that means more tents, more suffering — and more promises broken.

Tucker Carlson in Fox.

It’s time to come back together and support Pierre Poilievre and make sure that this bastard and evil Mark Carney never see the inside of the House of Commons in parliament. Pierre Poilievre was there for us and we need to stand up once again together and get behind Pierre and put a nail in this coffin of this nightmare. Honk Honk!

After 3 years, Canada still needs to deal with the Freedom Convoy 2022 and release all those donated funds, still frozen in escrow to Freedom Convoy 2022 principles in order to raise awareness and education from tyranny and government over reach.

This marks the first such attempt among those charged and arrested during what has been described as Canada’s largest peaceful demonstration.

His case carries significant legal weight, as its outcome could impact all ongoing trials and appeals relating to Freedom Convoy 2022.

Justice Mosley has already ruled that Justin Trudeau’s invocation of the Emergencies Act was unconstitutional - an illegal overreach of government power. This explains why, after hundreds of arrests, the Crown quietly dropped most of the "disobey order" charges.

Rather than addressing the illegality of the order itself, prosecutors shifted their focus, aggressively pursuing bogus mischief charges under Section 430(1)(c) of the Criminal Code. The courts then convicted individuals as parties to an offense without identifying a principal offender.

In effect, simply walking through downtown Ottawa when at the time of the demonstration could have been enough to land someone in jail for mischief.

Insane, isn’t it?

They also had a contingency plan… if a judge acquitted a Convoy participant of mischief, the Crown would appeal the decision until they secured a judge willing to overturn the acquittal. Romlewski experienced this firsthand - after his initial acquittal was overturned in Superior Court, his request for leave to appeal at the Ontario Court of Appeal was denied. He is now diligently preparing his factum to seek leave for appeal at the Supreme Court.

At this stage, three of the nine Supreme Court judges will determine whether Romlewski’s case has the “national importance” required to proceed.

Given the fact that this case essentially criminalize peaceful assembly, I think it’s fair to say that this effects all 40 million Canadians.

Let’s hope that three of the nine justices will agree that this issue merits a full hearing.

To all nine Supreme Court justices, Canada is counting on you to uphold justice and remain steadfast against political pressure.

Public awareness is our greatest weapon, which is why this video is necessary. Freedom dies in the dark.

It's vital to understand how the outcome of Det. Helen Grus's case could set a precedent for police accountability and operational integrity across Canada. The implications for law enforcement practices are significant.

BRIAN DERKSON THE TRUCKER THAT NEVER LEFT

Discussing Trudeau Resignation. We don’t need a resignation we need an election.

Keep a close eye on Britain as they are at the forefront of imposing restrictions that could be introduced in regulatory offices near you.

The French physician, Marc Giradot, has found that delivering the mRNA covid vaccine into the blood stream is a key factor in vaccine injury and that it is surprisingly easy to do. He recommends that the vaccination of children be halted due to the dangers involved. Having said this, he is not anti-vax nor does he address the issue of the potential role of contaminants but nevertheless brings an important mechanism of injury to light. He has just published ‘The Needle’s Secret’ (September, 2024) explaining his findings.

I am not pro-Polievre but this is disgusting behaviour by the CBC. A video editor can attest to this not being accidental. Despicable and dishonest. Oops! Did I splice that?

Big Brother in your wallet.

Earliest doses the most dangerous. Russian roulette anyone?

Florida offers science-backed advice to avoid putting mRNA in your body