FCC denies compiling convoy list

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Published: March 3, 2022

Blacklock's Reporter, a subscription-only service, reported that the Regina-based lender had begun to blacklist "customers suspected of sympathizing with the Freedom Convoy." However, FCC issued a statement refuting that claim. | Twitter/@G_P_L_M photo

Farm Credit Canada says it did not compile a list of clients under the Emergencies Act, contrary to a media report.

Blacklock’s Reporter, a subscription-only service, reported that the Regina-based lender had begun to blacklist “customers suspected of sympathizing with the Freedom Convoy.”

However, FCC issued a statement refuting that claim.

“FCC has not compiled any list with respect to the Freedom Convoy,” said the statement.

“Prior to the Emergencies Act being revoked, FCC was working to understand how to implement the requirements of the act. No actions had been taken and, with the revocation of the act, no actions are anticipated.”

Under the act, financial institutions were required to “cease dealing” with any customers who participated in or were associated with the convoy.

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Karen Briere

Karen Briere

Karen Briere grew up in Canora, Sask. where her family had a grain and cattle operation. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Regina and has spent more than 30 years covering agriculture from the Western Producer’s Regina bureau.

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