Danielle Smith photo with protesters charged in ‘Freedom Convoy’ raises eyebrows
Smith had posed with James Bauder, his wife, Sandra Collins Bauder, and Harold Jonker at a fundraising event for Eric Bouchard, the UCP candidate for Calgary-Lougheed — former premier Jason Kenney’s riding.Danielle Smith poses with James Bauder and his wife Sandra Collins Bauder and Harold Jonker at a fundraising event in Calgary on April 26, 2023.“James Bauder and Sandra Collins Bauder with Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario trucker Harold Jonker at a dinner and silent auction in Calgary.
The report from the inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the 2021 convoy named him as one of five figures who played important roles in mobilizing the demonstration, though they didn’t always act in unison.The Bauders are both facing charges, including mischief to obstruct property, disobeying a lawful court order, and obstructing a peace officer.
“I mean, that’s sedition. So once again, is tying herself into the key individuals associated with COVID and fighting COVID restrictions,” Bratt said. “Once again, Danielle Smith is spending her time meeting with extremists facing serious criminal charges. This is not the behaviour of a premier,” said Irfan Sabir, Alberta NDP candidate for Calgary-Bhullar-McCall.“Smith is showing Albertans once again that she is not focused on their needs.
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