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Doug Ford Apologizes for ‘Hat in Hand’ Comment on First Nations
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUN 19 – Doug Ford apologized to 39 Anishinabek Nation chiefs following backlash over his remarks and Bill 5, which grants the government power to bypass laws in special economic zones.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford apologized on June 19, 2025, at Queen's Park during a meeting with Anishinabek Nation leaders for remarks about First Nations asking the government for money.
- Ford made the remarks amid criticism of Bill 5, a law passed on June 5, 2025, that allows the government to bypass laws in special economic zones, sparking First Nations' outrage over treaty rights.
- The roughly two-hour meeting included Ford expressing willingness to support First Nations' prosperity while urging them to take care of themselves and emphasizing respect for treaty rights and duty to consult.
- Ford expressed regret for his remarks, acknowledging any offense caused to the chiefs present and the broader First Nations communities, while Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige described his apology as genuine despite ongoing opposition to Bill 5.
- The event underscores ongoing tensions over Bill 5, with First Nations threatening blockades if it is not repealed, indicating continuing disputes and a need for respectful dialogue with the government.
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Doug Ford apologizes over ’hat in hand’ comment about First Nations
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has apologized for saying First Nations should not keep coming “hat in hand” to the government if they say no to mining projects, a comment many First Nation leaders called racist.
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Indigenous leaders slam Ford’s ‘racist’ remarks; Ford apologizes
BIG TROUT LAKE – Ontario’s premier was way off base in recent remarks about First Nations, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Chief Donny Morris said Thursday.
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