The Saskatchewan Legislature announced on Friday afternoon that the building will be closing temporarily due to security risks.
According to social media posts, the trucker convoy plans to stay at the Legislative Building until mandates are lifted.
“Access to the Saskatchewan Legislative Building is temporarily suspended for all visitors as of February 4, 2022,” according to the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly website.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe addressed the protest, saying folks are growing weary of public health measures.
“All Canadians do have the right to protest, however they do have that right to protest peacefully and within the confines of the law that we have,” Moe said.
Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili responded to the trucker convoy coming back to Regina on Saturday.
“To those who want to share your views, share your views. But if you’ve got some idea going to copy the garbage, the invasion of Ottawa we’re seeing right now, to bring that to Regina — you’re going to threaten to occupy the people’s house and prevent the work of democracy — give your head a shake and stay the hell home,” Meili said.
According the the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly website, all tours, education events and public events in the building are cancelled until further notice.
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