Poilievre rips Crown’s demand that Lich and Barber serve up to 8 years in prison
Poilievre criticized Canada’s justice system over the potential seven and eight-year prison sentences sought by Crown prosecutors for Freedom Convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Canada’s justice system over the potential seven and eight-year prison sentences sought by Crown prosecutors for Freedom Convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber.

In a post to X on Monday, Poilievre criticized Canadian courts for what he viewed as a blatant double standard—where violent criminals and extremists are let off easy, while peaceful demonstrators like Lich and Barber face years in prison.

“Let’s get this straight,” Poilievre wrote. “While rampant violent offenders are released hours after their most recent charges & antisemitic rioters vandalize businesses, terrorize daycares & block traffic without consequences, the Crown wants 7 years prison time for the ...