OTTAWA — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon to reconsider the appointment of veteran broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate in light of comments he made about First Nations leaders in 1999.

Adler was announced as an incoming independent senator for Manitoba over the weekend and Trudeau’s office lauded his accomplishments as a broadcaster, almost 20 years of which were spent delivering conservative commentary on CJOB radio in Winnipeg.

On Monday, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, which represents the province's 63 First Nations, pointed to commentary Alder gave in 1999 which they complained about at the time, calling his words "vulgar and racist." {ai:summary}<p>In the dim light of Ottawa, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is urging Trudeau and Simon to rethink their blessing of Charles Adler's Senate seat. His past criticisms of First Nations leaders from '99 linger like smoke from a cheap cigar.  </p><p>The whispers of bygone days remind us that words, like shadows, can stretch far beyond their time. #politics</p>

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs demands Charles Adler's Senate appointment be revoked for 1999 comments

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