Thread by @MickeyDjuric

I’m covering the @peoplespca headquarters for @CdnPressPoli where @MaximeBernier has just arrived to cheers and handshakes. One supporter even baked him a Saskatoon berry pie. #cdnpoli #Elxn44

Organizers are pleading with the crowd at PPC headquarters to wear masks as per Saskatoon Inn’s policy, but most remain unmasked including PPC leader Maxime Bernier. Seats have been added and the room had to be expanded as the room is packed

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So the PPC actually planned 2 rallies: 1 inside the Saskatoon Inn and 1 outside the hotel, + left it up to people to decide which one to go to. Here’s a current snapshot of the two. PPC Leader Bernier arrived to the one inside.

Note: inside room is 2x as big

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An organizer told me the PPC rally is being held in Saskatchewan because there’s no restrictions on indoor gathering sizes here like there are in Quebec where the PPC Leader is from.

People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier defeated in Beauce, @CanadianPress projects. Following his loss, Bernier takes the stage for a speech as the crowd chants “freedom”

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Chief of staff Martin Masse was the one asking people to wear a mask to remain in good standing with the hotel. Earlier he was also telling people to put their mask on but there are signs in rooms that state mask wearing is a choice, causing some confusion for some

According to Saskatchewan's public health order: all individuals shall wear a face covering when in the places used to hold events or host gatherings, such as conferences, conventions, and receptions. Bernier says it should be an individual's responsibility to wear a mask or not.