Alberta politicians voiced their support for immigrants and refugees on Saturday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's travel ban wreaked havoc and spurred protests at airports across the border. After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted support for diversity, Alberta politicians followed suit, using the hashtag #WelcomeToCanada. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada — @JustinTrudeauAlberta Premier Rachel Notley tweeted her support for refugees, saying: "Refugees enrich our society, making positive contributions to our communities, economy & vibrant cultural fabric. Kenney tweeted his disapproval of the travel ban, calling it a "brutal, ham-fisted act of demagogic political theater." He told reporters in the Oval Office that his order was "not a Muslim ban" and said the measures were long overdue.

Source: CBC News January 29, 2017 17:37 UTC