Artur Pawlowski has been convicted of mischief for his participation in a convoy protest that blocked the border and breaching a release order
A Calgary street preacher has been convicted of mischief for egging on protesters blocking the Canada-U.S. border in southern Alberta last year, a decision that revived a political headache for the United Conservative Party on the second day of the provincial election campaign.
“I am satisfied Mr. Pawlowski intended to incite the audience to continue the blockade … intended to incite protesters to commit mischief,” Justice Krinke said as he delivered his verdict in Lethbridge.UCP Leaderpreviously promised amnesty for pastors and others facing charges tied to COVID-19 violations and, in a January phone call, told Mr. Pawlowski she asked prosecutors “almost weekly” about such cases. As voters mull their electoral options, Ms.
Ms. Smith, prior to taking over as leader of the UCP, railed against government restrictions during the pandemic. She won the race to replace then-UCP leader Jason Kenney in part owing to her promise to provide amnesty for people charged with COVID-19 violations.with Mr. Pawlowski, during which she said she informed the deputy minister of her “dissatisfaction” with the Crown prosecutors’ tactics. A recording of the conversation was posted to the preacher’s YouTube on Jan.
Ms. Smith, in the days after the Pawlowski recording attracted attention, refused to answer questions about the call on the grounds that she might sue the CBC for a story alleging a staff member in her office sent a series of e-mails to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, challenging prosecutors’ assessment and direction on cases tied to Coutts. Ms. Smith gave the CBC until April 28 to retract and apologize.
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