The leader of the People's Party of Canada has been arrested near St. Pierre.
Maxime Bernier had scheduled a number of rallies this weekend in southern Manitoba, including stops today in Niverville, St. Pierre and St. Malo.
He is charged under the Public Health Act with Contravening a Provision of the Act for assembling in a gathering at an outdoor public place and for failing to self-isolate in accordance with the Order upon arrival in Manitoba. Under the Provincial Offences Act of Manitoba, he was arrested to prevent the continuation of an offence. He will be taken before a magistrate.
MAD MAX MANITOBA TOUR
— Maxime Bernier (@MaximeBernier) June 11, 2021
Just got another ticket for my presence at the Niverville event, and the officer warned me that I could be arrested if I go to other rallies.
Section 2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:
(c) freedom of peaceful assembly; pic.twitter.com/RGAxZUhQZy