NS New Democrats Remove MLA as Caucus Whip After Post Advocating for ‘France-Style Riots’

The Nova Scotia NDP has removed MLA Paul Wozney from his role as caucus whip due to an online post. The now-deleted Facebook post appeared to advocate for “France-style riots in Nova Scotia and Canada,” urging readers to “Own the streets” and “Shut government down.” This action followed a call from the governing Progressive Conservatives to hold Wozney accountable for the post, which seemed to be a response to the $470 million Bill 148 settlement.

• Nova Scotia NDP terminated MLA Paul Wozney’s appointment as caucus whip.
• The termination followed an online post by Wozney that appeared to advocate for “France-style riots.”
• The deleted Facebook post urged “Own the streets. Shut government down. Grind the province/country to a halt.”
• The governing Progressive Conservatives had called for Wozney’s removal from critic roles and as caucus whip.
• The post was reportedly a response to the $470 million Bill 148 settlement.