“All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.”
– Edmund Burke

In 2022, James Bauder—a Canada-USA long-haul trucker and the original voice behind the Freedom Convoy—stood up for what millions of Canadians believed in: the right to lawful freedom of choice, the right to follow God’s laws, the right to peaceful protest, bodily autonomy, and the democratic freedoms promised under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

From Peaceful Protest to Political Persecution

James followed his faith and exercised those rights peacefully.
He led no violence. He incited no hatred.

James stood on Parliament Hill—peacefully—and made his voice heard to millions watching and supporting around the world, including vocal support from President Donald Trump.

Yet today, he faces up to 15 years in prison.

Even Federal Justice Richard Mosley, in his ruling on the Emergencies  Act, confirmed, “The protests were overwhelmingly peaceful.”

So why is James Bauder being prosecuted as if he were a violent criminal?

Crown prosecutors have targeted James as a primary organizer of the Freedom Convoy, seeking to make a political example of him. Like many others who participated in the peaceful protest, James had his bank accounts frozen and his vehicle seized. Others—such as Pat King, Byron Carr, and Pastor Artur Pawlowski—were tortured while in prison.

The outcomes of political prosecutions in the cases of Pat King, Tamara Lich, Chris Barber, the Coutts Border Protestors, Pastor Artur Pawlowski, Chris Carbert, and Tony Olienik (and hundreds more who participated and were charged) will likely foreshadow the Crown’s approach in James’s case.

It is a fact that thousands of law-abiding Canadians have been politically persecuted, charged, and convicted by a politically corrupted judicial system.

Seeking Refuge: Asylum in the United States

James Bauder is now seeking political asylum in the United States because the Canadian government has made it clear it will not stop until he is silenced, imprisoned, and made an example of.

This is unprecedented in Canadian history. Never before has a peaceful protester—whose actions were nonviolent and open—been threatened with more than a decade in prison, had personal bank accounts frozen, or faced such an intense campaign of political and media demonization.

His legal team is working tirelessly to present a clear and compelling case:

• That James Bauder is being politically prosecuted and persecuted for his beliefs
• That Canada has now crossed the line into politically motivated prosecution
• That his life, liberty, and freedom of conscience are at risk if forced to return to Canada

Why We Need Your Help

Filing for asylum is a legally complex, costly, and emotionally draining process. James is not allowed to work for a minimum of six months while his asylum application is processed. He is without access to the financial resources the government has used to crush dissent. He is not backed by corporations, unions, or elites—he is backed by people like you.

This fundraiser supports:

• Legal fees for his asylum case and defense in Canada
• Safe accommodation and travel while he seeks protection
• Media outreach and legal advocacy to raise awareness of political persecution in Canada

James’s legal fees for filing for political asylum are estimated to be between $20,000 and $30,000 USD. His lawyer is Matthew L. Kolken of Kolken & Kolken Law (kolkenandkolken.com).

Why This Matters to Every Canadian and American

This is not just about James Bauder—it’s about whether Canada remains a free and democratic nation. If a truck driver and peaceful protester like James can face a decade in prison simply for showing up and speaking out, who will be next? Let this be the moment where we say: Enough is enough.

Help Us Show the World

This is the best chance in Canadian history for a citizen to be granted asylum in the United States, because the facts speak for themselves.

The world is watching. Let’s make sure they see the truth.

Help James Bauder fight for his freedom—and to be a strong advocate for lawful freedom of choice for all Canadians who have been politically persecuted. 

James also founded Guardian Angels for the Persecuted: https://www.facebook.com/groups/guardianangelsforthepersecuted

Let us not remain silent. Amen.

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