Another elected official from southern Vancouver Island has admitted to travelling abroad during the holiday season, despite health officials warning against non-essential trips. She said she and her husband considered all the risk factors and "made the business decision to travel." Public outcry over elected officials travelling at this time has erupted on social media, including calls for both Kahakauwila and Sharmarke to resign. Health Minister Adrian Dix was asked to comment on elected officials who travelled internationally despite restrictions and the minister expressed his disapproval. "Much of the travel we have seen described is clearly non-essential travel and that's obviously disappointing," said Dix.

Source: CBC News January 06, 2021 17:48 UTC