Canada COVID mandates Archives

Trudeau’s use of Emergencies Act ruled illegal by federal appeals court

A Canadian Federal Court of Appeal upheld a 2024 ruling by Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley that Justin Trudeau’s use of the EA in 2022 was 'not justified.'

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Anthony Murdoch

• Jan 16, 2026Jan 17, 2026

Canadian court overturns convictions against pastor who held services during COVID lockdowns

British Columbia had ticketed and fined Pastor John Koopman for defying the province’s anti-worship ban during COVID, but a provincial court vacated the tickets as ‘invalid.’

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Anthony Murdoch

• Jan 15, 2026

Canada spends thousands on survey to gauge people’s ‘trust’ in public health agency

Survey themes include vaccine uptake, emerging climate-related health challenges, and prevention of infectious disease.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Jan 14, 2026Jan 15, 2026

Judge denies Canadian gov’t request to take away Freedom Convoy leader’s truck

A judge ruled that the Ontario Court of Justice is already 'satisfied' with Chris Barber's sentence and taking away his very livelihood would be 'disproportionate.'

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Anthony Murdoch

• Dec 20, 2025

Freedom Convoy protester appeals after judge dismissed challenge to frozen bank accounts

Protestor Evan Blackman’s legal team argues Trudeau’s Emergencies Act-based bank account freezes were punitive state action tied directly to protest participation.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Dec 19, 2025

Canadian Health Department funds study to determine effects of COVID lockdowns on children

The commissioned study will assess the impact on kids' mental well-being of COVID lockdowns and 'remote' school classes that banned outdoor play and in-person learning.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Dec 5, 2025Dec 8, 2025

Canadian government seeking to take Freedom Convoy leader’s truck

The Crown claimed that 'Big Red' is an 'offence-related property' relating to Chris Barber's involvement in the 2022 protests against Canada's COVID mandates.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Nov 27, 2025Nov 28, 2025

Freedom Convoy protester’s conviction upheld after court dismisses his appeal

Scott Hockaday argued that his Charter rights had been violated when he was detained for several hours and questioned by police but denied access to legal counsel for a long period.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Nov 24, 2025Nov 25, 2025

Alberta Conservatives to discuss restricting abortion funding, LGBT flags, COVID mandates

Alberta’s United Conservative Party will debate policies including limiting funding for late-term abortions, banning LGBT flags on government property, and halting COVID shots for children.

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Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Nov 13, 2025Nov 14, 2025

Crown appeals Freedom Convoy leaders’ intimidation acquittals, mischief sentences

The Crown's appeal claims the judge made a mistake in her verdict on the intimidation charges, and also in how she treated aggravating and mitigating factors regarding sentencing.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Nov 6, 2025Nov 6, 2025

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Articles tagged Canada COVID mandates

Trudeau’s use of Emergencies Act ruled illegal by federal appeals court

Canadian court overturns convictions against pastor who held services during COVID lockdowns

Canada spends thousands on survey to gauge people’s ‘trust’ in public health agency

Judge denies Canadian gov’t request to take away Freedom Convoy leader’s truck

Freedom Convoy protester appeals after judge dismissed challenge to frozen bank accounts

Canadian Health Department funds study to determine effects of COVID lockdowns on children

Canadian government seeking to take Freedom Convoy leader’s truck

Freedom Convoy protester’s conviction upheld after court dismisses his appeal

Alberta Conservatives to discuss restricting abortion funding, LGBT flags, COVID mandates

Crown appeals Freedom Convoy leaders’ intimidation acquittals, mischief sentences