During the pandemic, a new mandate requiring Canadian truckers that carried out trips across the border into the United States to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was wildly unpopular, resulting in what was known as the “Freedom Convoy” protest.

Following a decision to protest the measure, truckers blocked the streets of Ottawa with their trucks and were supported in doing so by a significant amount of people both in Canada and abroad.

Turning to Crypto Funding

In order to continue their protest, the truckers needed money to pay for food, accommodation, legal fees, and the like. Supporters of the movement were eager to provide donations, but truckers quickly found their bank accounts frozen or otherwise unable to receive cash.

As a result, representatives of the protest announced that they would also be receiving donations in crypto for those inclined.

In response, the Canadian Government broadened its interpretation of the Canadian Emergencies Act, allowing them to freeze transactions in crypto and other denominations.

And there it is…things are starting to get spicy. What an advertisement for #Bitcoin.

Bitcoin = freedom

And don’t forget it. https://t.co/EEPh8RBk0H

— Preston Pysh (@PrestonPysh) February 14, 2022

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) immediately condemned the act, as did figures within the crypto sphere, such as former Kraken CEO Jesse Powell.

Due process is for plebs. Might makes right in Canada. If someone dissents, you just confiscate their wealth, revoke their licenses, exclude them from the financial system and kill their pets. No need to debate the law, policy or even rights when you have a monopoly on violence.