CBC News has learned that Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard spent time in Hawaii this month on a family vacation, despite direction from both the federal and provincial governments to avoid non-essential travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marshall would only say that the minister is now home in Grande Prairie, "mostly relaxing but with some work, too." "The government's website says quite clearly to avoid non-essential travel," she said. Global Affairs Canada has advised Canadians against non-essential travel out of the country until further notice. The Alberta government's COVID-19 travel restrictions page restates the federal advisory against non-essential travel.

Source: CBC News December 31, 2020 23:51 UTC