Heather Perkins-McVey
Heather Perkins-McVey is a Canadian judge known for her work in the Ontario Superior Court. She gained prominence for presiding over significant cases, including the trial of Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. During this high-profile trial, which involved complex legal arguments related to the mass protests against pandemic health measures in Ottawa, Justice Perkins-McVey acknowledged the challenges of reaching a verdict due to the extensive evidence presented over 45 days of hearings.
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Justice Heather Perkins-McVey acknowledged the harm that the protest imposed on Ottawa while sentencing the organizers.
Convoy organizers Lich, Barber receive 18-month conditional sentences
Canada· 2025-10-07
Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey found Lich and Barber guilty of mischief for their actions during the protest.
Crown seeks 7-year sentence for Lich, 8 for Barber in convoy hearingCanada· 2025-07-23
Justice Heather Perkins-McVey remarked that it would be daunting to come up with a verdict in the case.
Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber to hear verdict in mischief trial todayCanada· 2025-04-03