NS New Democrats Remove MLA as Caucus Whip After Post Advocating for ‘France-Style Riots’
The Nova Scotia NDP has terminated MLA Paul Wozney’s appointment as caucus whip after he made an online post that appeared to advocate for “France-style riots in Nova Scotia and Canada.” The Facebook post in question has since been removed from Wozney’s personal page. “Don’t leave it to the courts. Learn from France. Own the […]
TL;DR
- Nova Scotia NDP terminated MLA Paul Wozney's appointment as caucus whip.
- The termination followed an online post by Wozney that appeared to advocate for "France-style riots."
- The deleted Facebook post urged "Own the streets. Shut government down. Grind the province/country to a halt."
- The governing Progressive Conservatives had called for Wozney's removal from critic roles and as caucus whip.
- The post was reportedly a response to the $470 million Bill 148 settlement.