Subhead:The federal government previously targeted a number of Ontario’s Amish families for allegedly not using the failed ArriveCAN app while crossing the U.S. border.#
Members of an Ontario Amish community, once saddled with nearly $300,000 in fines for alleged non-compliance with the federal ArriveCAN app mandate, have begun clearing critical property liens with the help of The Democracy Fund (TDF).
Living without electricity or modern technology, the Amish were unable to use the mandatory government travel app during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in harsh fines. These convictions triggered liens on farm properties, wrecked credit ratings, and crippled families’ ability to secure loans for essential farm equipment — their primary means of survival.
