British Columbia’s former Minister of Higher Education Selina Robinson has received death threats, it has been revealed.
BC Premier David Eby made the announcement on his Twitter account on February 8th. Former Minister Robinson came under fire for inappropriate comments about Israel on January 30th.
There were calls for his resignation from groups related to Middle East issues, and although the former minister made an explanation, the calls for his resignation did not subside, and he announced his resignation on February 5.
On the same day he announced his resignation, his office was attacked. Eby said Robinson was not injured and police were investigating the threat and attack on his office.