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Alberta government refusing questions from NDP legislature member over remark

Yesterday in the Alberta legislature, the United Conservative Party government said it will stop responding to Edmonton-Gold Bar MLA Marlin Schmidt until he issues a public apology, Joseph Schow announced.
Last week, Marlin Schmidt asked Demetrios Nicolaides if he would `let more sexual predators off the hook`, linking the comment to reporting delays at Willowbrae Academy daycare.
Schmidt said he stands by his comment, refusing to apologize, and told reporters the only apology owed is to the parents of Willowbrae Academy after he tried to ask another question.
The United Conservative Party caucus voted to adjourn the afternoon, cutting short private members' business and delaying opposition motions until spring.
By convention, Opposition members have a right to ask questions while cabinet ministers are not legally required to answer, and a former daycare worker charged in July has left the country with no immediate updates from the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service.

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