Overview

• Bruce McAllister, executive director of the premier’s office, called his remark inappropriate and apologized in a social media post.
• The incident occurred Monday during an Alberta Next event in Calgary when a 16-year-old tried to ask about a pending provincewide teachers’ strike.
• McAllister cut the teen’s microphone and said, “your parents should turn you over your knee,” prompting boos and objections from attendees.
• Video of the exchange spread widely online and drew criticism and condemnation.
• McAllister is a former broadcaster and Wildrose Party MLA who crossed the floor with Danielle Smith in 2014 and later lost his seat.