Winnipeg mayor stands by councillor who heads city’s police board
WINNIPEG — Members of the indigenous community have expressed concern about a Winnipeg councillor’s role as chairman of the city’s police board after a comment he made about sensitivity training on residential schools.
Jeff Browaty spoke out this week against the half-day training initiative for city workers, saying they could better spend their time filling potholes and cutting grass.
Browaty later apologized for his comments.
Mayor Brian Bowman said Friday in a statement the city’s Indigenous Advisory Circle questioned whether Browaty’s views “are in keeping with the philosophy of the Winnipeg Police Service” and asked if he should continue as chair.