The Freedom Convoy Affiliated Group S Deal To Buy A Church Appears To Have Fallen Through

The church of St. Brigid’s Church was conditionally sold to a group called The United People of Canada on June 15, but as of Aug. 12, property registration documents show the property was listed as “back on the market.” The documents do not say what potential conditions were not met that could cause the deal to collapse. When reached by CTV News, The United People of Canada director William Komer said it was his understanding that the agreement was still in place. “There is no deal that has come to our knowledge and perspective,” said Comer, who added that the property owner had not notified him of any changes to the sale. CTV News reached out to both the property owner and the listing agent, but neither would comment on the condition of the property. The church, located 1.3 kilometers from Parliament Hill, had been on the market since July 2021 before a conditional sale and was priced at $5.95 million. While trying to satisfy the terms of the church’s purchase, the United People of Canada had leased the space. On Wednesday, a bailiff tried unsuccessfully to evict the group from the church after he claimed they were not paying rent. On Thursday, a “Notice of Tenant Termination” was posted on the church’s front door saying the group’s lease had been terminated due to $10,000 in unpaid rent and “failure to provide proof of at least $5 million in liability insurance.” A second notice posted on the door said the group was in violation of the Ontario Heritage Act and did not obtain the necessary permits for construction under the Ontario Building Code Act. Comer said in a Facebook post that the eviction notice was “illegal.” “As you can see by the actions of the property owners, it appears they wish to no longer do business with us,” Comer said. One of the group’s biggest financial backers, London-based investment adviser Tony Cuzzocrea, told CTV News it was “a lie” that The United People of Canada had not paid the rent on time. “We have proof that we have paid all the money, as it was due in a certain period of time,” said Cuzzocrea. Komer told CTV News in June that the group planned to turn the church into an “embassy” that would serve as a community space. “We’re just looking to create a unique and inclusive space where people of all different backgrounds and beliefs are welcome to engage in dialogue, engage in collaboration, have access to a community cafe, an event space and host a number of community talks.” Comer said. Fellow United People of Canada director Kimberley Ward admitted to being an adviser to Dwayne Lich, the partner of “Freedom Convoy” organizer Tamara Lich. Ward was also outside the Ottawa courthouse on March 7 to celebrate Tamara Lich’s first release on bail, but despite that, the group denies any connection to the possession. The links to the Lich family and the group’s presence at the church had concerned community groups. “We are concerned about their ties to the community, what their goals are and establishing headquarters for this organization in our community,” said Sylvie Bigras of the Lowertown Community Association. With files from CTV News’ Jeremie Charron, Newstalk 580 CFRA’s Josh Pringle and Andrew Pinsent

title: “The Freedom Convoy Affiliated Group S Deal To Buy A Church Appears To Have Fallen Through Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-16” author: “Kim Dueno”

The church of St. Brigid’s Church was conditionally sold to a group called The United People of Canada on June 15, but as of Aug. 12, property registration documents show the property was listed as “back on the market.” The documents do not say what potential conditions were not met that could cause the deal to collapse. When reached by CTV News, The United People of Canada director William Komer said it was his understanding that the agreement was still in place. “There is no deal that has come to our knowledge and perspective,” said Comer, who added that the property owner had not notified him of any changes to the sale. CTV News reached out to both the property owner and the listing agent, but neither would comment on the condition of the property. The church, located 1.3 kilometers from Parliament Hill, had been on the market since July 2021 before a conditional sale and was priced at $5.95 million. While trying to satisfy the terms of the church’s purchase, the United People of Canada had leased the space. On Wednesday, a bailiff tried unsuccessfully to evict the group from the church after he claimed they were not paying rent. On Thursday, a “Notice of Tenant Termination” was posted on the church’s front door saying the group’s lease had been terminated due to $10,000 in unpaid rent and “failure to provide proof of at least $5 million in liability insurance.” A second notice posted on the door said the group was in violation of the Ontario Heritage Act and did not obtain the necessary permits for construction under the Ontario Building Code Act. Comer said in a Facebook post that the eviction notice was “illegal.” “As you can see by the actions of the property owners, it appears they wish to no longer do business with us,” Comer said. One of the group’s biggest financial backers, London-based investment adviser Tony Cuzzocrea, told CTV News it was “a lie” that The United People of Canada had not paid the rent on time. “We have proof that we have paid all the money, as it was due in a certain period of time,” said Cuzzocrea. Komer told CTV News in June that the group planned to turn the church into an “embassy” that would serve as a community space. “We’re just looking to create a unique and inclusive space where people of all different backgrounds and beliefs are welcome to engage in dialogue, engage in collaboration, have access to a community cafe, an event space and host a number of community talks.” Comer said. Fellow United People of Canada director Kimberley Ward admitted to being an adviser to Dwayne Lich, the partner of “Freedom Convoy” organizer Tamara Lich. Ward was also outside the Ottawa courthouse on March 7 to celebrate Tamara Lich’s first release on bail, but despite that, the group denies any connection to the possession. The links to the Lich family and the group’s presence at the church had concerned community groups. “We are concerned about their ties to the community, what their goals are and establishing headquarters for this organization in our community,” said Sylvie Bigras of the Lowertown Community Association. With files from CTV News’ Jeremie Charron, Newstalk 580 CFRA’s Josh Pringle and Andrew Pinsent

title: “The Freedom Convoy Affiliated Group S Deal To Buy A Church Appears To Have Fallen Through Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-29” author: “Helen Walls”

The church of St. Brigid’s Church was conditionally sold to a group called The United People of Canada on June 15, but as of Aug. 12, property registration documents show the property was listed as “back on the market.” The documents do not say what potential conditions were not met that could cause the deal to collapse. When reached by CTV News, The United People of Canada director William Komer said it was his understanding that the agreement was still in place. “There is no deal that has come to our knowledge and perspective,” said Comer, who added that the property owner had not notified him of any changes to the sale. CTV News reached out to both the property owner and the listing agent, but neither would comment on the condition of the property. The church, located 1.3 kilometers from Parliament Hill, had been on the market since July 2021 before a conditional sale and was priced at $5.95 million. While trying to satisfy the terms of the church’s purchase, the United People of Canada had leased the space. On Wednesday, a bailiff tried unsuccessfully to evict the group from the church after he claimed they were not paying rent. On Thursday, a “Notice of Tenant Termination” was posted on the church’s front door saying the group’s lease had been terminated due to $10,000 in unpaid rent and “failure to provide proof of at least $5 million in liability insurance.” A second notice posted on the door said the group was in violation of the Ontario Heritage Act and did not obtain the necessary permits for construction under the Ontario Building Code Act. Comer said in a Facebook post that the eviction notice was “illegal.” “As you can see by the actions of the property owners, it appears they wish to no longer do business with us,” Comer said. One of the group’s biggest financial backers, London-based investment adviser Tony Cuzzocrea, told CTV News it was “a lie” that The United People of Canada had not paid the rent on time. “We have proof that we have paid all the money, as it was due in a certain period of time,” said Cuzzocrea. Komer told CTV News in June that the group planned to turn the church into an “embassy” that would serve as a community space. “We’re just looking to create a unique and inclusive space where people of all different backgrounds and beliefs are welcome to engage in dialogue, engage in collaboration, have access to a community cafe, an event space and host a number of community talks.” Comer said. Fellow United People of Canada director Kimberley Ward admitted to being an adviser to Dwayne Lich, the partner of “Freedom Convoy” organizer Tamara Lich. Ward was also outside the Ottawa courthouse on March 7 to celebrate Tamara Lich’s first release on bail, but despite that, the group denies any connection to the possession. The links to the Lich family and the group’s presence at the church had concerned community groups. “We are concerned about their ties to the community, what their goals are and establishing headquarters for this organization in our community,” said Sylvie Bigras of the Lowertown Community Association. With files from CTV News’ Jeremie Charron, Newstalk 580 CFRA’s Josh Pringle and Andrew Pinsent

title: “The Freedom Convoy Affiliated Group S Deal To Buy A Church Appears To Have Fallen Through Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-15” author: “Pamela Ford”

The church of St. Brigid’s Church was conditionally sold to a group called The United People of Canada on June 15, but as of Aug. 12, property registration documents show the property was listed as “back on the market.” The documents do not say what potential conditions were not met that could cause the deal to collapse. When reached by CTV News, The United People of Canada director William Komer said it was his understanding that the agreement was still in place. “There is no deal that has come to our knowledge and perspective,” said Comer, who added that the property owner had not notified him of any changes to the sale. CTV News reached out to both the property owner and the listing agent, but neither would comment on the condition of the property. The church, located 1.3 kilometers from Parliament Hill, had been on the market since July 2021 before a conditional sale and was priced at $5.95 million. While trying to satisfy the terms of the church’s purchase, the United People of Canada had leased the space. On Wednesday, a bailiff tried unsuccessfully to evict the group from the church after he claimed they were not paying rent. On Thursday, a “Notice of Tenant Termination” was posted on the church’s front door saying the group’s lease had been terminated due to $10,000 in unpaid rent and “failure to provide proof of at least $5 million in liability insurance.” A second notice posted on the door said the group was in violation of the Ontario Heritage Act and did not obtain the necessary permits for construction under the Ontario Building Code Act. Comer said in a Facebook post that the eviction notice was “illegal.” “As you can see by the actions of the property owners, it appears they wish to no longer do business with us,” Comer said. One of the group’s biggest financial backers, London-based investment adviser Tony Cuzzocrea, told CTV News it was “a lie” that The United People of Canada had not paid the rent on time. “We have proof that we have paid all the money, as it was due in a certain period of time,” said Cuzzocrea. Komer told CTV News in June that the group planned to turn the church into an “embassy” that would serve as a community space. “We’re just looking to create a unique and inclusive space where people of all different backgrounds and beliefs are welcome to engage in dialogue, engage in collaboration, have access to a community cafe, an event space and host a number of community talks.” Comer said. Fellow United People of Canada director Kimberley Ward admitted to being an adviser to Dwayne Lich, the partner of “Freedom Convoy” organizer Tamara Lich. Ward was also outside the Ottawa courthouse on March 7 to celebrate Tamara Lich’s first release on bail, but despite that, the group denies any connection to the possession. The links to the Lich family and the group’s presence at the church had concerned community groups. “We are concerned about their ties to the community, what their goals are and establishing headquarters for this organization in our community,” said Sylvie Bigras of the Lowertown Community Association. With files from CTV News’ Jeremie Charron, Newstalk 580 CFRA’s Josh Pringle and Andrew Pinsent