Canadian MP Mark Strahl tweeted Sunday that the bank account of a single mom called Briane was frozen after she gave $50 to the Freedom Convoy
Authorities say 206 bank accounts had been frozen under the power granted by federal emergencies act
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair told CTV on Sunday that the act it ‘isn’t targeted at small donations’
The powers have been in effect since last week, but Parliament is expected to ratify the action on Monday
Financial accounts of those who refused to leave the protests in Ottawa will remain frozen while the act is in force
Canadian trucker Derek Brouwer told Fox News that his accounts have been frozen since Friday, and his truck was seized
The Ottawa protests – the movement’s last major stronghold – appeared to be largely over by Sunday. Fencing and police checkpoints remained
A Canadian MP says the bank account of a single mom with a minimum wage job has been frozen after she donated $50 to Freedom Convoy. Conservative lawmaker Mark Strahl says the mom, named only as Briane, has had her life ruined for donating the small sum to the anti-vaccine mandates protest.
Strahl shared Brianne’s story as concerns grow that scores of ordinary people will no longer be able to pay for food and basics after their accounts were frozen for donating to a group of protesters. ‘Briane is a single mom from Chilliwack working a minimum wage job. She gave $50 to the convoy when it was 100% legal. She hasn’t participated in any other way. Her bank account has now been frozen.
This is who Justin Trudeau is actually targeting with his Emergencies Act orders.’
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The banks aren't taking any chances in their dealings with the government.
And there is a total freeze. As in: you gave $50 to the truckers, now we won't let you have any of your money. You have to pay rent? Too bad. You have to buy food? Too bad.
The original idea made sense - block financial aid so the truckers couldn't afford to buy food and supplies to maintain the protest. I don't like it but it's sensible. But that's what what the government did. Instead they moved to punish people. You gave money to the truckers? We're going to take all your money away!
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