Alberta UCP Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard has added her name to the Rouge’s Gallery of Canadian politicians ignoring their own government’s requests to avoid unnecessary travel during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Instead, Allard has been enjoying the sun, surf and sand of Hawaii, while Alberta remains in a full winter pandemic lockdown, CBC is reporting.
That’s despite a direct order from Premier Jason Kenney to his caucus to stay close to home during his provincial lockdown.
A similar faux paux cost Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips his job Thursday after he was caught dipping his toes in warm Caribbean seas while his province is in lockdown.
Quebec Liberal member Pierre Arcand is now being asked to return home amid mounting criticism over his decision to vacation in the Caribbean.
The federal, Alberta, Quebec and Ontario governments have all issued health restrictions which have included recommendations against non-essential travel.
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Update 3:28am, January 2nd, 2021:
(2) Premier Kenney declines sanctions over international travel, 4 MLAs confirmed to have travelled
See Also:
(1) Quebec Liberal vacationing in Barbados during COVID-19 crisis called home by party leader
Yesterday we had this from America… “Chicago Teachers Union leader is blasted for pushing to keep schools closed because classrooms are ‘unsafe’ while she vacations in Puerto Rico. A Chicago Teacher’s Union leader is under fire for pushing for remote schooling as she vacations in the Caribbean.”
Today we have this from Canada…”A prominent member of the federal New Democrats has lost her cabinet critic positions after travelling to Greece in spite of widespread travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.”
All or most have already heard of Doctor’s Without Borders. Well, a new group has emerged. Hypocrisy Without Borders. Also known on both sides of the border behind closed politician’s doors as For Thee But Not For Me.