Mon Oct 24, 2022 – 6:49 pm EDT
(LifeSiteNews) — Alberta’s new Premier Danielle Smith apologized to all the vaccine-free Albertans who were “discriminated” against during the COVID-19 so-called pandemic, adding that she is working to pardon those fined under COVID-era legislation, particularly pastors.
“I can apologize right now. I am deeply sorry for anyone who was inappropriately subjected to discrimination as a result of their vaccine status,” said Smith on Saturday while speaking at the United Conservative Party (UCP) Annual General Meeting (AGM).
“I am deeply sorry for any government employee that was fired from their job because of their vaccine status, and I welcome them back if they want to come back,” added the newly-elected premier.
Smith also said she is looking into creating an amnesty program to those charged for breaking non-criminal code COVID related rules under former-Premier Jason Kenney’s government.
The amnesty program would seek to pardon – among others – those pastors who were jailed for offering their faith services in defiance of so-called COVID health protocols.
“As for the amnesty, I have to get some legal advice on that. So, I’ve already asked my staff to request advice so I can
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