![Queer community objects to request to reinstate Ponoka MLA to UCP caucus [Video]](https://canadanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mp_514595_0_ucpcandidatejenniferjohnson164031591714235641328png.png)
A number of 2SLGBTQIA+ groups in Central Alberta are pushing back against a request from the Red Deer South UCP constituency to reinstate MLA Jennifer Johnson into the UCP caucus.
Johnson was kicked out of caucus last May after her September 2022 comments comparing transgender children in schools to having feces in food became public.
On Wednesday, the board of the Red Deer-South Constituency sent Smith a letter saying that Johnson had sufficiently apologized for her comments and asked for her to be reinstated to the UCP caucus.
“Member Johnson has, in our view, sufficiently made amends for her comments that came to light during a closely fought election last spring. It is our view that the time has come to move past this incident and welcome Member Johnson into caucus.”
On Saturday, the premier’s office issued the following statement.
“The Premier’s previous comments on this topic stand and there has been no decision made to reinstate MLA Jennifer …
![Wildfire evacuation order issued for parts of Fort McMurray [Video]](https://canadanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mp_530746_0_fortmacfiremay14jpg.jpg)
![Calgary man hurt in dumpster fire [Video]](https://canadanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mp_524823_0_calgaryfirecfdcfdgeneric146577171686249087170jpg.jpg)
![Groups want public hearing on carbon capture plans [Video]](https://canadanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mp_530308_0_shellcarboncapture168864521715702816464jpg.jpg)
