Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan was seen campaigning on Saturday, despite Justin Trudeau imploring Canadians to stay home. The cabinet minister tweeted, "I knocked on some of my first doors with Tom Osborne."
The photo, along with several others of O'Regan's door-knocking efforts, have drawn reaction online with many pointing out the hypocrisy of door knocking during a pandemic, as well as the speculation of an early election.
I knocked on some of my first doors with Tom Osborne.
— Seamus O'Regan (@SeamusORegan) January 30, 2021
He taught me that it’s all about serving your constituents, and serving them well.
He is a phenomenal campaigner and an even better MHA. pic.twitter.com/yhb3HoOgvK
Karla Hayward shines of optimism and is brimming with new ideas.
— Seamus O'Regan (@SeamusORegan) January 30, 2021
She’s a proud resident of Mount Pearl who’s committed to her community.
What a reception she got at the doors.
She’s ready. pic.twitter.com/S6TpTHpyaP
Lynn Hammond has the vision, the smarts, the drive and the tenacity to be an outstanding MHA for Conception Bay East-Bell Island.
— Seamus O'Regan (@SeamusORegan) January 31, 2021
Proud to campaign for her. pic.twitter.com/wXlNlmHjeA
"Hypocrisy at its finest," said one Twitter user. "His profile picture says stay at home Different rules for government is really proving to be true."
O'Regan's profile picture on Facebook would go on to be updated, using the same photo with the notable absence of the #StayHome/#ResteChezToi banner.
Hey @SeamusORegan care to explain where the #StayHome banner went on your social media profile pictures after getting called out for doorknocking? ?????? pic.twitter.com/slUT2rJCmV
— Roberto Wakerell-Cruz ?? (@Robertopedia) February 1, 2021
Speculation of a spring election is further validated by the picture. Elections during COVID have proven to be good for the governing party in Canadian Provinces. In New Brunswick, The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick, led by Blaine Higgs, won a majority government. In British Columbia, the BC NDP also won a sizeable majority as a result of an election during the pandemic.
It remains to be seen whether Trudeau will call an election and whether O'Regan will be reprimanded for campaigning during this time.
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