Chris Barber was released on the condition that he not speak publicly in support of the protests while his case proceeds.
A Canadian “Freedom Convoy” leader says his “organizing days are over” following a night in an Ottawa prison. Chris Barber,46, a prominent leader and organizer of the “Freedom Convoy” protests, was arrested on Thursday alongside fellow leader Tamara Lich. Attorney Keith Wilson told The Globe and Mail that Barber was being charged with alleged counseling to commit mischief, obstruction, and counseling to commit obstruction. By Friday night, Barber had been granted bail and released after spending a night in the Ottawa Police cellblock, according to the Ottawa Citizen. The now-former leader was released on the condition that he leave town within 24 hours, return to his residence in Swift Current, Saskatoon, and never support the protests ever again verbally, on television or online.
