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Eric Olauson, the MLA from Saskatoon-University, has been removed from one of his committee positions after concerns over his use of social media were raised.

Premier Brad Wall’s office also instructed the MLA, first elected in April, to get off social media.

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Olauson’s personal Facebook page showed that he had liked a post online that read, “I don’t always slap the s–t out of Justin Trudeau supporters… but when I do, I blame climate change…”

Trent Wotherspoon, the interim NDP leader, said Olauson’s behaviour was disrespectful.

“Certainly any individual that steps forward to run and to serve, holding a position of public trust such as an MLA, should be held to a high standard,” Wotherspoon said.

Wotherspoon added Olauson, a former Saskatoon city councillor, liking a post about climate change is part of some “strange times for the Saskatchewan Party” and referenced the premier’s recent decision to name Bronwyn Eyre as the Minister of Advanced Education.