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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council chief says Ontario premier has ‘owned what he said’ and ‘corrected himself’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is apologizing for remarks he made this week saying that First Nations cannot “keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government” for more money. Ford said he apologized during a meeting at Queen’s Park Thursday with several dozen chiefs who are part of Anishinabek Nation, which represents 39 First Nations in the province.
“I sincerely apologize for my words — not only if it hurt all the chiefs in that room, but all First Nations,” Ford said. “I get passionate because I want prosperity for their communities. I want prosperity for their children and their grandchildren.”
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige, who appeared alongside Ford at a news conference following the meeting, told reporters that the premier has “owned what he said” and “corrected himself” for the “hat in hand” comment. Ford has also committed to working with First Nations as a good treaty partner, she said.
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