Alberta’s NDP fully supports the right to protest. However, as MLA for Calgary-Buffalo I feel a duty to speak out against the challenges that my constituents have been facing in recent months.
Watch my video and read my full statement below 🧵 1/7 #yyc @4thStreetYYC @yycbeltline
Watch my video and read my full statement below 🧵 1/7 #yyc @4thStreetYYC @yycbeltline
We have seen large demonstrations occupying whole streets in the Beltline neighbourhood. Traffic has been unable to pass and many businesses have been forced to close, costing them much-needed revenue. 2/ #yyc
Some people attending these rallies have carried hateful signs or symbols and there have been reports of harassment. I've heard from constituents who have been intimidated and verbally abused. 3/
Last weekend, it was reported that a smoke bomb was tossed into a crowd of people who had gathered to counter-protest.
In Inglewood, residents and businesses have also faced weekly rallies and significant disruption. 4/
In Inglewood, residents and businesses have also faced weekly rallies and significant disruption. 4/
I fear this issue will only get worse without serious intervention from both the municipal and provincial governments. 5/
I am aware that Calgary City Council is now being briefed regularly by police about these weekly rallies and that a new anti-harassment bylaw may provide tools to keep residents safe and allow all constituents to enjoy the beautiful riding of Calgary-Buffalo. 6/
It's clear that we need new strategies and better solutions. I will keep talking to my constituents about the support they need in this matter and I will keep advocating for their interests above all else. 7/7 🧵 #yyc @InglewoodYYC
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