A UCP MLA is facing criticism after he suggested people receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit were using the funds for Cheezies, cartoons and illegal drugs. The word "Cheezies" trended on Twitter in Alberta after video of Lac St. Anne Parkland UCP MLA Shane Getson was posted by the Alberta NDP Tuesday. "Well, cause they make more on CERB eating Cheezies and watching cartoons I guess." NDP MLA Christina Gray called the comments "outrageous and offensive." CERB recipients offended by UCP MLA commentsEdmonton singer-songwriter Dana Wylie has been relying on CERB since the pandemic hit.

Source: CBC News September 30, 2020 03:22 UTC