Bruce McAllister, the moderator of Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel, is apologizing after he told a teen at a town hall that his parents should spank him.

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel apologized Tuesday for telling a teen at a town hall that his parents should spank him.

Bruce McAllister, executive director of the premier’s office, said the comment was “inappropriate.”

“I regret saying it and I apologize,” McAllister wrote in a social media post.

“I’m committed to ensuring these conversations remain respectful and constructive.”

The apology came after the 16-year-old boy tried to ask the panel during Monday’s town hall in Calgary about the pending provincewide teachers’ strike. McAllister cut off the microphone.

The boy could still be hear

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