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Alberta premier didn’t read ‘straight pride’ shirt before photo, says spokesperson

Jul 11, 2023 | 9:32 AM

A press secretary for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the premier did not read the “straight pride” T-shirt of a person she had her photo taken with at the Calgary Stampede.

Sam Blackett said in a statement that the premier “obviously doesn’t agree with its message,” and added Smith has “always been clear” that she supports those in the LGBTQ community.

The bright green T-shirt said, “Thank a straight person today for your existence,” in black capital letters, with “straight pride” written at the bottom.

Lizette Tejada, the Alberta NDP’s critic for LGBTQ issues, said in a statement that the premier has a history of “amplifying messages of hate and intolerance” and accused her of refusing to take responsibility for her past “tacit approval” of such messages.