UCP MLA apologizes for ‘lack of leadership’ during fourth wave

CALGARY – An Alberta MLA is voicing his frustration over Alberta’s mismanagement of COVID-19 over the last few months.

In a reply to a Facebook comment, Calgary-Fish Creek MLA Richard Gotfried says his government has “lacked leadership at the helm” as the province’s COVID-19 situation got more and more out of control.

“We clearly had 30 days notice that a crisis was looming and nothing was done,” he commented.

“It will cost us lives and I am gutted by the lack of responsiveness to unequivocal advocacy and clear warning signals.”

Gotfried apologized for his government’s behavior.

“I am deeply apologetic that my persistent efforts and unequivocal internal advocacy have now proven to have lacked the required urgency. I am truly sorry, but even more, wracked by sadness for the collateral impact on other vulnerable Albertans,” he wrote.