Alberta MLA maintains opposition to some COVID-19 health measures
Last Updated Apr 28, 2021 at 3:36 pm MDT
Airdrie-East MLA Angela Pitt speaks during a news conference on Wed. Apr. 28, 2021.
AIRDRIE (660 NEWS) After coming under fire for joining a group of fellow MLAs voicing opposition to the most recent round of COVID-19 health restrictions, Airdrie representative Angela Pitt said on Wednesday that she stands by her position.
“I disagree with some of the restrictions,” Pitt said in response to questions from reporters during a press conference in Airdrie. “I would like to make it very clear that I in no way, shape or form am advocating for anyone to break any of the rules that are in place, just because I have a disagreement of opinion alongside many of my constituents.”
The call is coming from inside the house.
The classic horror movie trope is rather fitting considering for the past two weeks serious fractures within Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party (UCP) have begun to surface after dozens of party MLAs publicly criticized Premier Jason Kenney for recent COVID-19 restrictions they say move the province backwards. Kenney responded saying would boot members from his caucus if they break COVID-19 health rules or encourage others to do so.
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