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Alberta premier speeding up restriction easing timeline amid convoy protest raises questions

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has made a significant shift over the past few days – going from saying COVID-19 restrictions would be lifted in late March, to much sooner.

As Tom Vernon explains, Kenney and his caucus are being accused of using the Restrictions Exemption Program as a bargaining chip with trucker convoy protesters in the province..

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