Kenney defends COVID-19 caucus criticism, says final decisions rest with government
EDMONTON Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, responding to two of his United Conservative caucus members who are openly challenging his government s COVID-19 economic lockdown rules, says it’s a matter of free speech.
Feb 10, 2021 5:06 PM By: Canadian Press
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Kenney also says Drew Barnes and Angela Pitt are representing their constituents.
But critics say the issue is undermining Kenney s authority on health safety, and that Pitt and Barnes have to go.
“We, unlike some other parties, allow people to speak their minds and represent the views of their constituents,” Kenney said at a virtual news conference Wednesday.
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