Rcmp Are Investigating The Harassment Of Chrystia Freeland During A Visit To Alberta

RCMP say they are investigating an incident last Friday in which Deputy Premier Chrystia was subjected to profanity in Grande Prairie, Alta.
A video posted on Twitter by an account expressing opposition to public health measures for COVID-19 shows Freeland entering an elevator while a large man approaches her, hurling profanities and calling her a “traitor.”
The man in the video walks up in front of the open elevator doors and tells Freeland to get out of Alberta, while a woman tells her, “You don’t belong here.”
In a statement, RCMP spokeswoman Robin Percival says physical or verbal actions in person or online can have significant consequences and may be against the law.
It says when the threshold for a criminal charge is met, the RCMP or jurisdictional police can arrest and lay charges.
If the criminal threshold is not met, the RCMP considers threats and derogatory comments from an intelligence perspective.
Under RCMP regulations, MPs may obtain RCMP protection in Canada and abroad as required.
“For security reasons, the RCMP is not commenting on details regarding the security measures provided to the deputy prime minister,” Percival said.
Protective measures are intelligence-driven and proportional to any threats or risks assessed by the RCMP, the federal threat assessment center and other partners, he added.
“The RCMP is constantly reviewing the protective measures and practices it has in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for those protected.”
The episode involving Freeland has drawn widespread condemnation.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the incident is part of a wider pattern of unacceptable behavior, particularly targeting women, people of color and indigenous people.
He said this week it’s important to “turn the temperature down,” adding that federal officials are keeping options open to better deal with the phenomenon.
Asked Tuesday about the rise in threats to politicians, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the country has been through a lot in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic, rising stress from climate change and an increase in mental health issues and addiction.
“So a lot of pressure on a lot of people. There are no easy solutions to all these challenges we’re facing,” he said.
“People are hurting because of all these things we’re going through.”
Trudeau cited the need to temper fear and anger and respond with a positive vision for the future.
It will involve hard work, people listening to each other and different levels of government stepping up and delivering, he added.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 30, 2022.

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RCMP say they are investigating an incident last Friday in which Deputy Premier Chrystia was subjected to profanity in Grande Prairie, Alta.
A video posted on Twitter by an account expressing opposition to public health measures for COVID-19 shows Freeland entering an elevator while a large man approaches her, hurling profanities and calling her a “traitor.”
The man in the video walks up in front of the open elevator doors and tells Freeland to get out of Alberta, while a woman tells her, “You don’t belong here.”
In a statement, RCMP spokeswoman Robin Percival says physical or verbal actions in person or online can have significant consequences and may be against the law.
It says when the threshold for a criminal charge is met, the RCMP or jurisdictional police can arrest and lay charges.
If the criminal threshold is not met, the RCMP considers threats and derogatory comments from an intelligence perspective.
Under RCMP regulations, MPs may obtain RCMP protection in Canada and abroad as required.
“For security reasons, the RCMP is not commenting on details regarding the security measures provided to the deputy prime minister,” Percival said.
Protective measures are intelligence-driven and proportional to any threats or risks assessed by the RCMP, the federal threat assessment center and other partners, he added.
“The RCMP is constantly reviewing the protective measures and practices it has in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for those protected.”
The episode involving Freeland has drawn widespread condemnation.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the incident is part of a wider pattern of unacceptable behavior, particularly targeting women, people of color and indigenous people.
He said this week it’s important to “turn the temperature down,” adding that federal officials are keeping options open to better deal with the phenomenon.
Asked Tuesday about the rise in threats to politicians, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the country has been through a lot in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic, rising stress from climate change and an increase in mental health issues and addiction.
“So a lot of pressure on a lot of people. There are no easy solutions to all these challenges we’re facing,” he said.
“People are hurting because of all these things we’re going through.”
Trudeau cited the need to temper fear and anger and respond with a positive vision for the future.
It will involve hard work, people listening to each other and different levels of government stepping up and delivering, he added.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 30, 2022.

title: “Rcmp Are Investigating The Harassment Of Chrystia Freeland During A Visit To Alberta Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Scott Locklear”

RCMP say they are investigating an incident last Friday in which Deputy Premier Chrystia was subjected to profanity in Grande Prairie, Alta.
A video posted on Twitter by an account expressing opposition to public health measures for COVID-19 shows Freeland entering an elevator while a large man approaches her, hurling profanities and calling her a “traitor.”
The man in the video walks up in front of the open elevator doors and tells Freeland to get out of Alberta, while a woman tells her, “You don’t belong here.”
In a statement, RCMP spokeswoman Robin Percival says physical or verbal actions in person or online can have significant consequences and may be against the law.
It says when the threshold for a criminal charge is met, the RCMP or jurisdictional police can arrest and lay charges.
If the criminal threshold is not met, the RCMP considers threats and derogatory comments from an intelligence perspective.
Under RCMP regulations, MPs may obtain RCMP protection in Canada and abroad as required.
“For security reasons, the RCMP is not commenting on details regarding the security measures provided to the deputy prime minister,” Percival said.
Protective measures are intelligence-driven and proportional to any threats or risks assessed by the RCMP, the federal threat assessment center and other partners, he added.
“The RCMP is constantly reviewing the protective measures and practices it has in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for those protected.”
The episode involving Freeland has drawn widespread condemnation.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the incident is part of a wider pattern of unacceptable behavior, particularly targeting women, people of color and indigenous people.
He said this week it’s important to “turn the temperature down,” adding that federal officials are keeping options open to better deal with the phenomenon.
Asked Tuesday about the rise in threats to politicians, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the country has been through a lot in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic, rising stress from climate change and an increase in mental health issues and addiction.
“So a lot of pressure on a lot of people. There are no easy solutions to all these challenges we’re facing,” he said.
“People are hurting because of all these things we’re going through.”
Trudeau cited the need to temper fear and anger and respond with a positive vision for the future.
It will involve hard work, people listening to each other and different levels of government stepping up and delivering, he added.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 30, 2022.

title: “Rcmp Are Investigating The Harassment Of Chrystia Freeland During A Visit To Alberta Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-26” author: “Dora Kubie”

RCMP say they are investigating an incident last Friday in which Deputy Premier Chrystia was subjected to profanity in Grande Prairie, Alta.
A video posted on Twitter by an account expressing opposition to public health measures for COVID-19 shows Freeland entering an elevator while a large man approaches her, hurling profanities and calling her a “traitor.”
The man in the video walks up in front of the open elevator doors and tells Freeland to get out of Alberta, while a woman tells her, “You don’t belong here.”
In a statement, RCMP spokeswoman Robin Percival says physical or verbal actions in person or online can have significant consequences and may be against the law.
It says when the threshold for a criminal charge is met, the RCMP or jurisdictional police can arrest and lay charges.
If the criminal threshold is not met, the RCMP considers threats and derogatory comments from an intelligence perspective.
Under RCMP regulations, MPs may obtain RCMP protection in Canada and abroad as required.
“For security reasons, the RCMP is not commenting on details regarding the security measures provided to the deputy prime minister,” Percival said.
Protective measures are intelligence-driven and proportional to any threats or risks assessed by the RCMP, the federal threat assessment center and other partners, he added.
“The RCMP is constantly reviewing the protective measures and practices it has in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for those protected.”
The episode involving Freeland has drawn widespread condemnation.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the incident is part of a wider pattern of unacceptable behavior, particularly targeting women, people of color and indigenous people.
He said this week it’s important to “turn the temperature down,” adding that federal officials are keeping options open to better deal with the phenomenon.
Asked Tuesday about the rise in threats to politicians, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the country has been through a lot in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic, rising stress from climate change and an increase in mental health issues and addiction.
“So a lot of pressure on a lot of people. There are no easy solutions to all these challenges we’re facing,” he said.
“People are hurting because of all these things we’re going through.”
Trudeau cited the need to temper fear and anger and respond with a positive vision for the future.
It will involve hard work, people listening to each other and different levels of government stepping up and delivering, he added.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 30, 2022.