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Kenney questions arrest of pandemic lockdown protester at Alberta legislature

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants answers after a man protesting public health lockdown orders was arrested outside the legislature over the weekend. “The right to peaceful protest is a fundamental right that includes both the freedoms of speech and assembly,” Kenney said in a statement Monday. “We understand that a number of peaceful protests have occurred outside the legislature since a public health emergency was invoked, where protesters observed physical distancing guidelines largely without incident. “Yesterday was the first time an arrest occurred.” Kenney stressed that while elected leaders don’t direct front-line law enforcement, “we are inquiring why an arrest occurred yesterday, but not at previous protests. “If we are not

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