Graydon Smith Closes Bracebridge Office After Threat as Australian Attacks Raise Concerns

Graydon Smith closes Bracebridge office after threat as Australian attacks raise concerns

A threatening confrontation at Muskoka MPP Graydon Smith's constituency office has drawn attention to a broader conversation about abuse and intimidation directed at politicians and their staff. Smith says he was forced to temporarily close his Bracebridge office this week after what he described as threatening and hostile behaviour toward a staff member who was working alone. "Unfortunately, I have had to close my Bracebridge office today follo…

MPP Graydon Smith closes Bracebridge office following threatening behaviour toward staff member

Parry Sound–Muskoka MPP Graydon Smith has closed his Bracebridge constituency office following what he describes as threatening and hostile behaviour directed at a female staff member working alone. Smith announced the closure on Monday, October 19, after a constituent reportedly entered the office and confronted the employee over the Ontario government’s controversial policy regarding bike lanes in Toronto. According to Smith, the individual lo…