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Stelmach boots Boutilier from caucus
Fort McMurray MLA Guy Boutilier is "shocked and disappointed" after being kicked out of the Tory caucus by Premier Ed Stelmach late Friday during a phone conversation.
"I think it's a sad day for democracy when an MLA gets thrown out for speaking on behalf of his constituents," Boutilier said Saturday morning.
""He (Stelmach) said 'you're out, you're not welcome at caucus on Tuesday.' I asked to meet caucus but he refused.
"I always thought you got to face your accuser, but the premier categorically refused to meet me or let me meet the members of caucus I've served with for 12 years."
Stelmach also dumped Boutilier from his Treasury Board post. "The premier said I breached confidentiality but that is not true."
"He said I should talk to the Speaker and they'd find a seat for me as an independent."
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/St...743/story.html
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Stelmach probably hopes this all blows over by Monday. Either way; one less PC MLA and one new independent, now free to speak his mind and represtent his constituents.
