| UBCIC Rejects Tory Apology for 'Sober' Remark to Barriere Lake Youth |
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"We are absolutely outraged and deeply angered by the blatantly racist remarks uttered by Conservative MP Lawrence Canon's personal assistant," declared Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. "Such highly offensive remarks only serve to further poison the brittle relationship between Aboriginal People and the Harper government," concluded Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. |