Tory racism.....cont

clipped from www.winnipegfreepress.com A minor rumpus previously confined to the blogosphere erupted onto the floor of the Manitoba legislature yesterday as Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Oscar Lathlin demanded an apology from Minnesdosa MLA Leanne Rowat for a flippant comment she made nearly a week ago that he claims demeaned aboriginal people. Earlier this week, Southern Grand Chief Morris Swan Shannacappo called for Rowat's resignation. During a radio interview, McFadyen said the comments required an explanation and clarification, but not an apology. That reversal prompted Lathlin, who almost never speaks in the house, to rise on a point of privilege Wednesday afternoon and demand a formal apology from Rowat and McFadyen. Lathlin said he has witnessed subtle and overt racism all his life and has become an expert. He said jokes or flippant remarks like Rowat's often reveal a person's true feelings.

Tory Racism not just limited to MP Lukiwksi

The right wing mentality, racism, arrogance and attitude must be addressed. A video gets dismissed because it was 16 years old, but it shows a deep seated racist, discriminatory attitude in Tories at all levels across Canada. When is this going to be addressed and stopped?

clipped from www.winnipegsun.com Tory MLA Leanne Rowat was on the hot seat yesterday, apologizing for a comment deemed racist by aboriginal leaders while ignoring their calls for her resignation. Last Thursday, Rowat -- the party's aboriginal affairs critic -- yelled "wine and beer" in response to the statement, "We are providing sustenance to the First Nations people." Rowat once dug up receipts for wine and beer served at a Spirited Energy function. When she asked about them, Jim Rondeau -- the minister in charge of the campaign -- called it "sustenance," according to Rowat. She has since made reference to wine and beer whenever she hears the word.