RCMP investigating harassment of Chrystia Freeland during Alberta visit
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OTTAWA — The RCMP says it is investigating an incident last Friday in which Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was subjected to a profane tirade in Grande Prairie, Alta.
A video posted on Twitter by an account that voices opposition to COVID-19 public health measures shows Freeland entering an elevator while a large man approaches her, hurling profanities and calling her a "traitor."
The man in the video looms in front of the open elevator doors and tells Freeland to get out of Alberta, while a woman tells her, "You don't belong here."
In a statement, RCMP spokeswoman Robin Percival says physical or verbal actions in person or online can have significant effects and may be against the law.
She says when the threshold for a criminal charge is met, the RCMP or the police of jurisdiction may arrest and lay charges.
If the criminal threshold is not met, the RCMP examines the threats and derogatory comments from an intelligence perspective.
Under RCMP regulations, MPs can receive RCMP protection in Canada and abroad as needed.
"For security reasons, the RCMP doesn't comment on specifics when it comes to security measures afforded to the deputy prime minister," Percival said. Continue…