House Arrest Ends for Freedom Convoy Organizers Lich and Barber

Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber will once again have freedom of movement after their house arrest ended on Oct. 7.

Lich said in an X post that their house arrest had come to a close and they were moving on to the curfew portion of their sentences: Hers will be complete on Jan. 21, 2027, while Barber’s will be finished in April 2027.

“We’ve hit many milestones together and today marks another,” Lich said. “I couldn’t be more proud to call this man my friend, my co-accused, and my Saskatchewan brother from another mother.”

Lich and Barber were found guilty of mischief in April 2025 for their roles in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions. Barber was also found guilty of counselling others to disobey a court order.

However, the two were not found guilty of the additional charges of intimidation, counselling to commit intimidation, or obstructing police.

The two were handed 18-month conditional sentences in October 2025, which includes house arrest, a curfew, and community service. Both were given exemptions for their house arrests, including for working, attending religious services, and medical appointments.

A month after her sentencing, Lich asked for permission to leave her home to attend her grandchildren’s school, which she was given. She has also travelled to other provinces for her job with Rebel News, including to Ottawa in May.

Lich also requested permission from Justice Heather Perkins-McVey to travel internationally, including to visit the White House in the United States, and to go on a cruise through the Caribbean. She asked to go on both those trips as part of her job as a reporter for Rebel News.

The judge rejected Lich’s request on Sept. 17, saying that much of Lich’s work could be done in Canada or done virtually. Crown prosecutors had argued that abiding by the request would have given Lich a “blank cheque” to travel internationally.

The Crown is also appealing the sentencing and acquittals of Lich and Barber, while Lich and Barber have filed appeals against their convictions, and Barber is appealing his sentence. The Crown’s appeal is expected to be heard in spring 2027.