Hundreds protest COVID-19 social restrictions at Alberta legislature grounds Cory Teichroew of Edmonton was arrested and fined $1,200 under the Public Health Act for contravening an order of the medical officer of health.A 15-person maximum rule was in place at the time to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, and Teichroew was part of a group of about 50 protesters.His arrest prompted Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to say that protesting is a “fundamental right” that includes both freedoms of speech and assembly.
Kenney questions arrest of pandemic lockdown protester at Alberta legislature The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms represented Teichroew and says in a release that the charge has been withdrawn.[ Sign up for our Health IQ.