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LETTER: Langley resident points to double standard of politicians caught travelling abroad

The rules for politicians should be the same as for average Canadians
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Several Canadian politicians have been caught travelling outside of the country in recent months, despite government regulations and orders intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, Septemer 2020)

Dear Editor,

Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard went to Hawaii on vacation after her government imposed a strict lockdown on Albertans. Premier Jason Kenney must fire Tracy Allard. Saskatchewan’s Minister of Highways Joe Hargrave took a secret vacation to Palm Springs after his government imposed a strict lockdown on Saskatchewan. Premier Scott Moe must fire Joe Hargrave.

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There seems to be one rule for the people and one rule for the government.

Travel is legal. But for people enforcing a lockdown to evade it, is unethical.

Dean Clark, Langley

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