Canadian Court Rules Government’s Freeze of Protester’s Crypto Donations Unconstitutional
The Canadian Government’s decision to freeze digital assets and crypto donations toward protesting truckers in 2022 was deemed unconstitutional by the Canadian Federal Court.
The Federal Court ruled against the government’s decision to freeze financial assets including digital assets donations to protesting truckers calling it unreasonable.
In 2022, “Freedom Convoy” protests saw truckers demonstrate against laws mandating truckers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to cross the Canada-United States border.
During the protest, truck drivers blocked major streets in the Canadian capital, making certain areas impassable for three weeks.
Government officials described the protest as an illegal occupation and began a freeze on hundreds of bank accounts and other assets of people and groups associated with the protest.
GoFundMe has deleted Canada's Freedom Convoy fundraiser for violating its terms, stating the "peaceful demonstration has become an occupation" now. $9 million funds to be sent to "credible charities."
— The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) February 4, 2022
Justin Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister invoked the Public Emergency Act for the first time in the country’s history, stating that they cannot allow illegal activities to continue. The Act gave police and other authorities the power to go after protest organizers’ funds.
However, a week after the freeze, it was reported that the government had begun the process of unfreezing with banks unlocking funds as the measure was only to ensure protesters left the streets.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) and other groups filed actions challenging the government’s approach to freeze protesters’ assets.
Per Justice Richard Mosley’s judgment, the actions of the
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