On Tuesday, it was determined the adjournment of the spring sitting would last until May 25 at 10 a.m. "due to the ongoing public health concerns arising from the pandemic, and in consultation with the Government House Leader and Official Opposition House Leader," a notice from House Speaker Nathan Cooper read. Despite saying it worked with the Alberta NDP, the United Conservative government faced criticism from its Opposition over the decision. House Leader Christina Gray accused UCP members of "refusing to show up" when there is critical work to be done. Earlier Wednesday, Alberta set a record for the number of patients in its intensive care units for the fourth straight day.