WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg city councillor is apologizing after arguing “grass cutters” and “pothole fillers” don’t need sensitivity training on residential schools.
Jeff Browaty spoke out against the training initiative during a debate on adopting the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
In a statement following the debate, Browaty said the half-day session would take roughly 10,000 people away from their jobs.
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He said he didn’t think it was necessary for “a grass cutter, payroll clerk or pothole filler to take this training.”
Browaty issued another statement shortly after retracting the comment and apologizing unequivocally if he offended anyone.
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