Chronology
Chronology of Events (2020) in Caledonia, Ontario
(updated Feb 5, 2026)
The following chronology summarizes publicly reported events and court proceedings relating to the occupation of lands at 1535 McKenzie Road, Caledonia, Ontario, and related road closures. It is provided for background and informational purposes only. No findings of fact or liability have been made.
How to Read This Chronology
This chronology is provided for general background and contextual information only. It summarizes publicly reported events and court proceedings based on available records and does not purport to be exhaustive.
The chronology is not evidence, does not constitute findings of fact or law, and should not be interpreted as attributing responsibility, intent, or liability to any individual or entity. Allegations described in the chronology have not been adjudicated.
All issues raised in the proposed class proceeding will be determined by the Court based on the evidentiary record and applicable law.
July 19–20, 2020
Protest activity commenced at a construction site owned by Foxgate Developments Inc., located at 1535 McKenzie Road in Caledonia. The site was subsequently referred to by participants as “1492 Land Back Lane.”
July 30, 2020
Foxgate Developments Inc. obtained an interim injunction relating to the occupation of the construction site.
August 5, 2020
Ontario Provincial Police took enforcement steps in relation to the interim injunction. Arrests were reported. During this period, road closures and blockades were reported on Argyle Street and the Highway 6 bypass.
Media and public reports during this time also described incidents involving fires, damage to infrastructure, and disruptions to emergency services. Rail traffic was reported to have been interrupted, and damage to rail infrastructure was reported.
August 5–6, 2020
Protest activity resumed at the construction site. Road blockades were reported on Argyle Street and the Highway 6 bypass. These blockades were subsequently removed on August 21, 2020.
August 7, 2020
The interim injunction obtained by Foxgate Developments Inc. was extended to August 25, 2020.
The Corporation of Haldimand County obtained an interim injunction prohibiting the obstruction of access to public highways and roadways within Haldimand County.
August 21, 2020
Reported blockades on Argyle Street and the Highway 6 bypass were removed.
August 25, 2020
The injunctions obtained by Foxgate Developments Inc. and the Corporation of Haldimand County were further extended.
October 5, 2020
Ontario Provincial Police reported an attempt to execute an arrest in Ancaster, Ontario. Damage to vehicles was reported. Road blockades were again reported on Argyle Street and the Highway 6 bypass.
October 6, 2020
Reported blockades on Argyle Street and the Highway 6 bypass were removed.
October 9, 2020
Further extensions of injunctions were ordered. Written reasons were released on October 16, 2020.
The participation of an individual, Skyler Williams, in the proceedings was made contingent on compliance with existing court orders.
October 21, 2020
Incidents involving damage to Ontario Provincial Police vehicles were reported on Argyle Street.
October 22, 2020
Following a hearing, pleadings filed by Skyler Williams were struck. Permanent injunctions were granted in favour of Foxgate Developments Inc. and the Corporation of Haldimand County. Written reasons were released on October 29, 2020.
October 22–23, 2020
Ontario Provincial Police reported attempts to effect arrests in the vicinity of Argyle Street and 6th Line.
During this period, extensive road blockades were reported on Argyle Street, McKenzie Road, Highway 6, and the Highway 6 bypass.
Public reports described damage to infrastructure, theft of construction equipment, damage to electrical infrastructure, rail disruptions, and widespread power outages affecting the Caledonia area.
October 28, 2020
Hydro One reported widespread power outages across Haldimand and Norfolk Counties due to rerouting of power from the Caledonia transformer station.
October 29, 2020
Costs were awarded to Foxgate Developments Inc. and the Corporation of Haldimand County against Skyler Williams, as reflected in written reasons released following the October 22, 2020 hearing.
November 2, 2020
Hydro service was restored to remaining affected properties following earlier reported outages.
November 16, 2020
Ontario Provincial Police and the County Sheriff attended at reported blockade locations to post and read final injunction orders.
A Notice of Action was issued in relation to the proposed class proceeding.
Late 2020
Protest activity at the McKenzie Road site continued. Court proceedings relating to injunction enforcement and compliance remained ongoing.
Important Note
This chronology is intended to provide a general procedural and factual outline based on publicly reported information and court records. The allegations described have not been adjudicated, and no findings of liability have been made.