Eva Chipiuk, the Freedom Convoy lawyer recently debanked by the Royal Bank of Canada, is launching a legal battle against Dean Blundell, a former radio host and self-styled internet personality, over alleged defamatory remarks made on his X account.Chipiuk formally issued a Notice of Action on Wednesday, claiming that Blundell published false and damaging remarks on July 23 and 24, 2025, which called into question her professional reputation and integrity..Royal Bank of Canada shuts down Freedom Convoy lawyer's accounts over 'risk concerns'.The posts, via Blundell’s X handle @ItsDeanBlundell, included accusations that Chipiuk was “braindead,” and was, “trying to start a riot of MAPLE MAGA disgust when she KNOWS why she was debanked.”.KRAYDEN: Convoy lawyer Eva Chipiuk says truckers won in 'the court of public opinion'.The notice states that the comments are “false, misleading, and defamatory,” implying that Chipiuk was “debanked” due to illegal activities such as tax evasion and receiving questionable foreign funds — allegations that Chipiuk denies.Additionally, the statements insinuate that her religious views are “irrational and disqualify her from being taken seriously as a professional.”The notice goes on to demand that Blundell cease publication of the statements, retract them, issue a public apology, and provide written confirmation of compliance within 14 days.Failure on his part to do so will result in a defamation lawsuit seeking damages and injunctive relief..“Alberta law recognizes the importance of free expression, but that right is not unlimited,” Chipiuk said in an X post on Aug. 6.“While open dialogue and differing opinions are essential in a free society, and I very much encourage respectful dialogue, defamation laws exist to protect individuals from false and harmful statements that damage their reputation.”Blundell’s legal team responded to Chipiuk with an Wednesday letter, stating that she does not “have a monopoly on public opinion and discourse, as related to matters of public interest.”.The letter continued: “Mr. Blundell is free to criticize [Chipiuk’s] attempts to lead the narrative that she has, whether on social media, publications, broadcast, or by way of oral communications with any third party... Should this matter devolve, we will take all necessary steps to defend Mr. Blundell, including seeking all costs as against you and those who may choose to indemnify your costs, as advisable.”When asked in an email about the developing situation, Chipiuk told the Western Standard that, “Clearly, Mr. Blundell is using this as a publicity stunt for viewership, and I have to evaluate how to manage this, as I am not interested in playing his games.”
