For the second time in a week, a parade float in Alberta has been used to send a political message.
The Olds parade came after a float in Sundre was the centre of controversy last weekend. It was heavily criticized for its depiction — and disrespect of — the Sikh culture.Premier Jason Kenney was asked about parades becoming more political at a Canada Day celebration in Calgary.
“Well that’s up to the parade organizers to set the criteria,” he said. “I would say that obviously what happened last week was gross. It was mocking a particular faith community, and that doesn’t have a place in any kind of parade.”“I think that falls well within freedom of speech in a free society for people to express their deeply held views about the value of human life,” the premier said.
“I feel like it’s a platform for people to share their opinions, and people can take it or leave it,” she said.Red Deer Pro-Life was also contacted.© 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.