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Ontario opposition leaders demand apology from Premier Ford

By Anastasia Andric

March 15, 2021
at 12:15 PM

Premier Doug Ford is under fire after accusing Indigenous NDP legislator Sol Mamakwa of “jumping the line” for the COVID-19 vaccine he received last month. Now, Ontario opposition politicians are demanding that Ford apologize. Mamakwa represents the northern Kiiwetinoong riding and revealed to the public last month that he received the vaccine in order to help combat vaccine hesitancy among the Indigenous population. Ford’s comments sparked a plug with Mamakwa who said Ford demonstrated a lack of respect for Indigenous people, their historic challenges in accessing healthcare and their leadership.

Anastasia Andric

Anastasia is a curious and enthusiastic storyteller, with a degree in Journalism from Ryerson University. She has a love for the news and is passionate about reporting on issues that matter. She is dedicated to informing the public with accurate, timely, and relevant news. She is not afraid to dig deep and ask the tough questions to get to the real story.