The provincial Opposition leader says an event like the U.S. Capitol siege on Wednesday could happen in Saskatchewan, if conspiracy theories and misinformation go unchecked. Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili called Wednesday's events in Washington "shocking acts of terrorism and insurrection." 'The COVID denial, climate denial, election fraud hoaxes, conspiracy theories, the anti-mask business, anti-vaccine business — this is not helpful,' says Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili. "The COVID denial, climate denial, election fraud hoaxes, conspiracy theories, the anti-mask business, anti-vaccine business — this is not helpful. Premier's office responds to 'wanted' postersLast month, Premier Moe criticized participants in a rally outside the legislature for "flagrantly encouraging others to not follow public health advice."

Source: CBC News January 08, 2021 12:01 UTC