Pandemic Charges Against Ontario Pastor Dropped

A man walks past a COVID-19 restrictions sign during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississauga, Ont., on Dec. 22, 2020. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

Pandemic-related charges against an Ontario pastor have been withdrawn at the request of the Crown attorneys in two cities last month, according to the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF).

In a news release on Feb. 22, the Justice Centre said charges against Aaron Rock, a lead pastor from Harvest Bible Church in Windsor, were dropped by Crown prosecutors in Windsor and Stratford on Feb. 6 and Feb. 16, respectively.