Liberal MP Apologizes for Linking Poilievre to Shooting in Winnipeg

Published on November 28, 2023

Liberal MP Ken Hardie has apologized for linking Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre to a shooting in Winnipeg. “It was unacceptable on my part to leave any suggestion of a direct link to the tragedy in Winnipeg. There was not. For that, I apologize,” Mr. Hardie wrote on X Nov. 28. Earlier in the day, he had reportedly told The Canadian Press he stood by his comment. His apology came after Government House Leader Karina Gould said she would tell Mr. Hardie his actions were not appropriate. “It is absolutely inappropriate and that’s not something that anyone should be suggesting, from any political party,” Ms. Gould told reporters on Nov. 28....