BREAKING: Freeland refuses to comment on the false arrest of David Menzies

Sheila Gunn Reid
  |   January 11, 2024   |   Be the first to comment

Rebel News journalist David Menzies was falsely arrested and accused of assaulting an officer by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's security detail in Toronto on Monday afternoon, causing international outrage at his treatment.

Speaking at a housing announcement in Toronto, her first public appearance since Menzies was taken away and roughed up after attempting to pose a question, Freeland was asked about the arrest.

"As you guys know very well, Canada is a rule of law country," Freeland told reporters. "Canada is a democracy. Operational decisions about law enforcement are taken by the police of jurisdiction, quite appropriately. Political elected officials have no role in the taking of those decisions. That's why I don't have any further comment."

Freeland, a journalist before her political career, has been outspoken about protecting the rights of journalists — except when the rights of journalists are violated in front of her.

Across the political spectrum, the arrest of Menzies has elicited disgust and condemnation.

Rebel News is pursuing legal action against the RCMP and Freeland. To support those efforts, visit www.StandWithDavid.com.

Sheila Gunn Reid

Chief Reporter

Sheila Gunn Reid is the Editor-in-Chief, Alberta Bureau Chief, member of the board of directors, and host of The Gunn Show at Rebel News. Sheila also serves as President of the Independent Press Gallery of Canada. A mother of three and longtime conservative activist, Sheila is the author of bestselling books, including her most recent release, Independence Blueprint: What Alberta Can Learn From Quebec.

https://mybook.to/sheila

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