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UCP candidates posed with far-right group Soldiers of Odin, say they didn’t know who they were
The photos were taken at a UCP constituency pub night for West Henday on Oct. 5. ( Facebook )A Soldiers of Odin Edmonton Facebook page originally posted the photos on Saturday, thanking UCP candidates for their support. The group is known for its anti-immigration sentiments, and are considered a far-right extremist group by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network. The photos were then reposted by multiple users on Twitter, including the group Progress Alberta, criticizing UCP members for posing with the extremist group. Alongside their joint statement, Williams and Houle also responded to backlash separately on social media, both condemning the extremist group.
Source: thestar October 07, 2018 23:45 UTC
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