Court orders release of records in relation to Freedom Convoy participant's FROZEN bank accounts
By ramontomeydw // 2025-07-11
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  • A Canadian court ruled that the RCMP and TD Bank must release records related to the freezing of Freedom Convoy protester Evan Blackman's bank accounts despite his never being convicted of a crime.
  • Blackman's case challenges the federal government's 2022 use of the Emergencies Act – invoked by then-PM Justin Trudeau – which allowed asset freezes, arrests and other extraordinary measures to suppress the Ottawa protests. A 2024 Federal Court later deemed Trudeau's invocation unjustified.
  • Blackman was arrested in 2022 and charged with mischief and obstruction, but the charges were dismissed in 2023 due to lack of evidence. Prosecutors appealed, and a retrial is set for August 2024, while he pursues records for a constitutional challenge under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
  • Supported by the JCCF, Blackman's team argues the account freeze violated his rights and sets a dangerous precedent for dissent. This case is the first in Canada to combine a criminal trial with a Charter challenge over emergency financial sanctions.
  • The outcome could reveal coordination between authorities and banks, influencing future challenges to emergency powers. The case highlights global debates about balancing state security with individual freedoms during crises.
A Canadian court has ruled that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and TD Bank must disclose records related to the freezing of a Freedom Convoy protester's bank accounts. The Ontario Court of Justice issued the order on behalf of Evan Blackman, whose accounts were frozen despite never being convicted of a crime. Blackman was a participant in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests against the country's Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) mandates. The court's order marks a critical development in a case that challenges the federal government's use of emergency powers to suppress dissent. The decision stems from Blackman's legal challenge to what his attorneys describe as government overreach under the Emergencies Act, invoked by then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to quash the protracted Ottawa demonstrations. The act granted authorities sweeping powers – including the unprecedented ability to freeze protesters' financial assets, conscript tow truck drivers and arrest individuals at assemblies deemed illegal. A 2024 Federal Court ruling later found that Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act was unjustified. But the fallout continues in cases like Blackman's, which may set legal precedent. Blackman was arrested during police enforcement actions in Ottawa on Feb. 18, 2022. He was charged with mischief and obstructing police, but both were later dismissed in October 2023 due to insufficient evidence. Despite his acquittal, prosecutors appealed and a retrial is scheduled for August of this year. Meanwhile, he seeks records to support a constitutional challenge, arguing that the freezing of his TD Bank accounts violated his rights under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms (CCRF). (Related: Freedom Convoy Fallout: Protester's frozen accounts case highlights Emergencies Act backlash.)

Emergency powers used to silence dissent in Canada

His legal team, backed by the Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF), contends that the government's actions amounted to punitive measures against peaceful protesters. "The freezing of Blackman's bank accounts was an extreme overreach on the part of the police and the federal government," said constitutional lawyer Chris Fleury, who is with the JCCF. "These records will hopefully reveal exactly how and why his accounts were frozen. This case is believed to be the first in Canada where a criminal trial includes a CCRF challenge over emergency financial sanctions, testing the boundaries of state power during civil unrest. The JCCF argues that the move to freeze accounts – effectively sidelining individuals without due process – sets a dangerous precedent for dissent in a democratic society. The move also echoes concerns about the erosion of civil liberties during times of crisis. As Blackman's legal team prepares for the August trial, the court-ordered release of records could shed light on the coordination between law enforcement, financial institutions and federal authorities – details that may influence future challenges to emergency powers. For now, the case underscores a lingering debate over the balance between national security and individual freedoms, resonating far beyond Canada's borders. Visit Tyranny.news for more similar stories. Watch this clip from LifeSiteNews about Canadians supporting the Freedom Convoy. This video is from the Cisco Girl channel on Brighteon.com.

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