1/ Yesterday a protestor was arrested for shouting racial insults at a First Nations woman on Enoch Reserve.

Dozens of protestors also trespassed on reserve land, & Chief Morin’s car was vandalized.

Today protestors at the Legislature called for Dr. Hinshaw to be “locked up.”

2/ They also chanted “just say no” to vaccines.

Albertans respect the freedoms of speech and protest. But breaking the law, trespassing, threats and intimidation go too far.

I condemn these actions and statements. It is increasingly clear that many involved in these protests

3/ are unhinged conspiracy theorists.

Their words and actions are unacceptable.

Reasonable people can disagree about the best way to respond to the respond to the threat of this pandemic. But spreading misinformation, conspiracy theories, and making threats is beyond the pale

4/ It’s particularly offensive to threaten a committed public servant like Dr. Hinshaw, a consummate professional who has offered the best possible health advice to govt.

I call on those responsible to stop the threats & law breaking, which is a disservice to their own cause.