"We made every reasonable effort to be physically distant outdoors rather than doing an indoor meeting fully compliant with the rules," Kenney said under prolonged questioning by Opposition MLAs in question period Thursday. Stage 1 reopening rules, which came into effect earlier that day, allow outdoor social gatherings of up to ten people, but they still must be physically distanced. Hinshaw deflects questionsChief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw deflected reporters' questions about whether Kenney was following the rules during Thursday's COVID-19 update. It's clear that that two meters is required in outdoor social gatherings." Edmontonians react to Kenney dining photo CBC News Edmonton 3:20 Criticism continues to come in after a photo surfaced of Premier Kenney and other staff dining together in the 'Sky Palace.'

Source: CBC News June 03, 2021 23:56 UTC