Quebec Solidaire member faces backlash over immigration remarks
Haroun Bouazzi drew heavy criticism across party lines after a speech to Fondation Club Avenir accusing lawmakers of othering immigrants. He defended himself on Radio-Canada, saying he did not call anyone racist but blamed discourse for targeting immigrants. Officials including Lionel Carmant and Christian Dubé rejected his framing and urged accountability.
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Boissonnault apologizes for Indigenous identity claims
In Edmonton, Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault apologized for unclear statements about his Indigenous heritage. He said his great grandmother may be Cree and his mother and brother are Métis, while noting no contracts were awarded to a company misrepresenting Indigenous status. He urged correction of descriptions once he learned more.
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