'Was a really dumb mistake': Sask. Party MLA nominee apologizes for using racist slur
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A Saskatchewan Party candidate publicly apologized on Wednesday after it was revealed that he used a racial slur in caucus offices a year and a half ago.
A Saskatchewan Party candidate publicly apologized on Wednesday after it was revealed that he used a racial slur in caucus offices a year and a half ago.
David Buckingham issued the apology in front of Scott Moe and several of his party's candidates during a Saskatchewan Party event in Saskatoon on Wednesday.
“It was a really dumb mistake, something that’s not okay,” he said. “We’re a country of inclusivity, and my comments, talking about that, were completely inappropriate.”
Buckingham used the slur during a conversation with another MLA in a government caucus office. A Black staff member overhead the remark and took offence.
“Someone overhearing me had a concern with that, rightfully so. I went and I apologized immediately to that person,” he said.
The incident was reported to human resources and handled internally. Buckingham was sent for sensitivity training.
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