Who is Tamara Lich? How She Was Sentenced to 18 Months for Freedom Convoy in 2022

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Tamara Lich, one of the central figures behind Canada's 2022 "Freedom Convoy" protests, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by an Ottawa court on October 7, 2025.

This verdict concludes a lengthy legal process related to her role in the massive protests that paralyzed Canada's capital.

Lich was found guilty of mischief in April 2025.

This decision came after Lich led a movement demanding the lifting of all public health measures related to COVID-19.

The court rejected the prosecution's request for a seven-year prison sentence as well as the defense's request for absolute acquittal.

Lich was also given credit for time served in previous detention.

Thank you Canada! It’s been an incredible journey so far and we appreciate the love and support. pic.twitter.com/je3jMEZ55O

— Tamara Lich 🇨🇦 (@LichTamara) October 6, 2025

An Ottawa court sentenced Tamara Lich, a key leader in the Freedom Convoy, to 18 months of conditional sentence.

The decision came after a lengthy and highly publicized hearing.

The conditional sentence includes 12 months of house arrest, followed by 3.5 to 6 months under curfew.

In addition, Tamara Lich is required to complete 100 hours of community service.

The court gave Lich time credit for 19 days already served in jail and an additional 30 days for violating her bail conditions.

Prosecutors had previously sought a seven-year prison sentence for Lich, but the judge rejected that request.

Lich's lawyers' request for an absolute discharge, which would have expunged her criminal record, was also denied.

Lich pleaded guilty to the "mischief" charge in April 2025, but was not guilty of most other charges, including intimidation and obstructing police.

Tamara Lich is widely recognized as one of the primary organizers, spokesperson, and fundraiser behind the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa.

The movement aimed to pressure the government to lift all COVID-19 public health measures in effect at the time.

Lich played a central role in organizing logistics and communications during the protests.

Lich also led negotiations on behalf of the convoy movement with Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, demonstrating her capacity as a recognized leader.

Lich's arrest on February 17, 2022, in Ottawa was a significant event, followed by bail issues, including initial bail denials and re-arrests after violating conditions.

Prior to her involvement in Freedom Convoy, Tamara Lich had a long track record of political activism.

She was involved in the "Yellow Vest" protests in Alberta in late 2018 and early 2019.

Lich was also an early leader in the Western Canada separatist movement (Wexit), which later evolved into the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta and the Maverick Party.

She resigned from the Maverick Party to focus fully on Freedom Convoy.

Lich is originally from Medicine Hat, Alberta, and was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

She has a background in energy logistics and is also a musician, serving as the guitarist and lead vocalist in the band Blind Monday.

As a mother and grandmother, Lich also claims Métis heritage, adding dimension to her public profile.