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Alberta government officials have been the source of backlash and controversy after their non-essential travel over the holidays was made known to the public.
Six MLAs of the United Conservative Party travelled to the U.K., Hawaii, Mexico, Arizona, and Las Vegas to vacation or visit family.
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In response, Premier Jason Kenney announced multiple resignations and demotions as a repercussion on Jan. 4.
“Albertans have every right to expect that people in positions of public trust be held to a higher standard of conduct during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Premier Kenney in a statement issued on Twitter.
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MLA Tany Yao // Photo via Yao s Facebook Page
Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, is apologizing for taking a trip to Mexico over the holidays.
He’s come under fire for traveling abroad despite the provincial government and Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, asking everyone to stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19.
In a text message to Mix News, Yao says his trip was a poor decision.
“This decision did not reflect the higher standards residents expect from their elected officials, and I apologize for my actions. I know that my constituents, Albertans, and the Premier expect a role model of the highest quality. I am truly sorry I disappointed.”