Alberta’s environment minister says she didn’t tell people to eat less meat
EDMONTON, AB. — Alberta’s environment minister says she’s not responsible for a controversial tweet advising people to eat less meat.
Shannon Phillips tweeted on Friday that the message, which was posted on her Twitter account on Jan. 2, came from a staff person during a period when Phillips says she was away from her Twitter account.
Phillips says the tweet was regrettable and that she has been assured it won’t happen again.
The tweet began by suggesting anyone who needs a New Year’s resolution should consider taking the Green Challenge by Environment Lethbridge, which is an organization based in Phillips’ constituency.