Governor General Supported Shutting Down Convoy’s Online Crowdfunding: Emergencies Act Inquiry

Governor General Supported Shutting Down Convoy’s Online Crowdfunding: Emergencies Act Inquiry
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon looks on as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signs documents at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Sept. 10, 2022. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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During a phone call in early February with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon voiced support for shutting down a fundraising campaign for Freedom Convoy on the online crowdfunding platform GoFundMe, which resulted in most of the $10 million donated being refunded to the original senders.

Simon also said she believed the convoy to be funded by “some international money.”