The MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston said he had no plans to attend the ‘Rolling Thunder’ rally of motorcyclists this weekend.
An Ontario Superior Court judge has denied MP Randy Hillier’s request to be allowed to travel to downtown Ottawa. One of his bail conditions barred him from visiting the country’s capital following cases related to his participation in the truckers ’protest in February.
Mr. Hilllier, who remains an independent MP for the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston ride, has sought review to cancel the condition preventing him from traveling to downtown Ottawa, in addition to meeting with his lawyer or appearing himself in court.
He also requested this rehearing because he believes another bail condition limits his online activity. severely restricting Mr.’s ability. Hillier to speak out or support causes against social media measures or otherwiseaccording to his attorney David Anber.
The hearing took place a day before preparations for a new rally this weekend in Ottawa. However, these demonstrators did not specifically protest against the health measures.
Ensured by choice CBC that he would not attend any rally-related events, which include events scheduled at Parliament Hill and at the National War Memorial.
Hillier’s lawyer also told the court that he filed a bail review application prior to the rally don’t be on anyone’s radar.
Randy [dit] that he had no intention of attending. So we’re just going to try to remove those two conditions because they’re too strict for circumstances.explained Me Anber.
However, Judge Hugh McLean ruled in current circumstances it is appropriate to maintain the bail conditions that prevent Mr. Hillier from visiting downtown Ottawa.
Your client has, we can say, an interesting record of non-compliance with the lawcompleted the judge as I spoke to Anber.
Randy Hillier was released on conditions after appearing in court in March. He was arrested by Ottawa police and faced nine counts for actions taken during the convoy of truckers that occupied downtown Ottawa for nearly three weeks.
There is information from Guy Quenneville
Source: Radio-Canada
