A well-known conservationist who met with an Alberta cabinet minister at a diner says he's stunned two police officers did unauthorized surveillance on the informal meeting before one followed his vehicle. The police disciplinary decision stated in the agreed statement of facts that Phillips' meeting had been to discuss plans for the Castle area. Lethbridge-West MLA and former environment minister Shannon Phillips says demotions aren't sufficient sanctions for two police officers who surveilled her for political reasons. A screenshot from the post saved by Locke and Marchand showed the officer also criticized Locke. It wasn't immediately clear if that review will interview Phillips, Locke, Marchand and the two other people at the meeting, who have asked not to be identified.

Source: CBC News July 15, 2020 19:18 UTC