By Canadian Press

Saskatchewan legislature closes to public, security risk posed by protesters cited

Feb 4, 2022 | 12:23 PM

REGINA – The Saskatchewan legislature is closed today in advance of a demonstration expected on Saturday against COVID-19 restrictions.

Speaker Randy Weekes says in a statement that out of an abundance of caution, visitor access is suspended until there’s no potential threat from protesters.

Weekes says all tours, as well as educational and public events, have been cancelled and security has been enhanced.

Members of the legislative assembly, authorized employees, accredited media, service contractors and public service employees are still allowed into the building.

Protesters have said the trucker convoy will stay until Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 4, 2022.

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