The Challenge To The Arrivecan Application Was Filed In The Federal Court

The lawsuit was filed in Federal Court by the Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms on behalf of 11 Canadians, including some who were allegedly fined up to $8,500. The legal challenge, led by an organization that has opposed public health measures such as lockdowns and vaccine mandates, seeks to end mandatory use of the app and declare quarantine rules for Canadians who refuse to use the app unconstitutional. The notice of application alleges that the federal health minister has failed or refused to provide evidence that ArriveCan’s data collection is lawful or secure. It also claims that ArriveCan has proven to be unreliable and prone to errors that have violated Canadians’ Charter rights. Federal attorneys have yet to file a statement of defense in the case. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 24, 2022.