'Freedom Convoy' donations frozen, could flow to Ottawa residents
CTV
The funds donated to the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest will remain frozen pending the outcome of a proposed class-action lawsuit on behalf of Ottawa residents.
The parties in the case agreed to transfer cash and cryptocurrency to an escrow fund which would prevent the respondents in the lawsuit from dispersing the funds, court heard Monday.
That means the money, should the lawsuit succeed, could go to Ottawa residents and businesses affected by the protest. The amount of money being transferred was not specified in the hearing.
The proposed class-action lawsuit is seeking $306 million in damages. It includes residents living in parts of Centretown, the ByWard Market and Sandy Hill.
The judge hearing the case, Superior Court of Justice Regional Senior Judge Calum MacLeod, is expected to formally approve the order later Monday.
