Ontario MPP charged after lockdown protest

Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP to lead anti-lockdown rally at Queen's Park | Ottawa Matters: 

November 26, 2020 - "Anger over the COVID-19 lockdown in Toronto and Peel Region is prompting a protest in downtown Toronto on Thursday morning. The ‘No More Lockdown’ rally will take place outside Queen’s Park at 10 a.m. Independent Member for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, MPP Randy Hillier says on twitter he will be ‘testing the law’ and leading the rally on the lawn of the Ontario legislature. Hillier is imploring others to join his protest.

"The independent MPP also praised Adam Skelly, the owner of Adamson BBQ, for defying provincial lockdown orders and offering dine-in services at his Etobicoke location. 'Today I recognized Adam Skelly of Adamson BBQ for his courage & conviction. He tested the law & I encourage others to do the same'.... 

Skelly has vowed to open his Etobicoke restaurant for the third straight day on Thursday ... despite being forced to shut down following orders from the city on Tuesday [and] being hit with provincial and local charges after opening up the location for a second time on Wednesday."

Read more: https://www.ottawamatters.com/local-news/lanark-frontenac-kingston-mpp-to-lead-anti-lockdown-rally-at-queens-park-3129235

Ontario MPP charged after lockdown protest | Global News - Bill Hutchins:

November 26, 2020 - "Randy Hillier, a Kingston, Ont.,-area MPP, has been charged under the Reopening Ontario Act after organizing an anti-COVID-19 lockdown rally outside Queen’s Park Thursday morning.

"Supporters banged pots and carried placards ... on the front lawn of the legislature. This is the second rally organized by Hillier in as many months to claim that the pandemic restrictions and lockdowns are unlawful and are causing more harm than good....

"During Toronto’s lockdown, only 10 people are allowed to gather outside. Hillier’s gathering far exceeded that limit.

"Hillier said in a phone interview on Thursday that he is looking forward to his day in court, so that he can challenge the constitutionality of Ontario’s COVID-19 restrictions."

Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/7486860/mpp-randy-hillier-charged-covid-19-lockdown-rally/