Alan Lagimodiere

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It is very disappointing for me to see one of my Metis citizens really bow down to somebody else's (way of) how they see the world. That is completely opposite of what we see, and for Lagimodiere to give up on his people, abandon his people, sit silent all these years hoping he is going to be appointed to minister, shutting down his principles, and definitely shutting down his nation. [10]

Lagimodiere later stated he felt his claim for the virtuousness of the residential schools was misunderstood and chose not to apologize for the fourteen minute introductory speech that he had provided on his views. [11] In response, Chief Sheldon Kent of Black River First Nation stated that the minister's, "comments were harmful, retriggering anger and discontent among our people. There was no good intention at Indian residential schools to promote and it is catastrophically irresponsible to suggest otherwise," while calling for his resignation. [12]

Personal life

Lagimodiere is married to his wife Judy Lagimodiere, with whom he has four children. [1]

Electoral record

Alan Lagimodiere
Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations
In office
July 15, 2021 January 30, 2023
2019 Manitoba general election : Selkirk
PartyCandidateVotes%±%Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Alan Lagimodiere 4,87251.84-4.5$26,525.81
New Democratic Mitch Obach3,32935.42+8.1$23,914.53
Green Tony Hill7167.62+1.2$256.70
Liberal Philip Olcen4825.13-2.9$0.00
Total valid votes9,39999.38+0.72
Rejected590.62
Turnout9,45859.25
Eligible voters15,964
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -6.3
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2019). Statement of Votes for the 42nd Provincial General Election, September 10, 2019 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
"Candidate Election Returns". Elections Manitoba. Elections Manitoba. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
2016 Manitoba general election : Selkirk
PartyCandidateVotes%±%Expenditures
Progressive Conservative Alan Lagimodiere 4,68655.5116.13$53,655.73
New Democratic Greg Dewar 2,36628.03-28.00$37,793.36
Liberal Stefan Jones1,39016.4711.87$14,356.00
Total valid votes8,44298.66
Rejected1141.35
Eligible voters / turnout14,57058.723.95
Source(s)
Source: Manitoba. Chief Electoral Officer (2016). Statement of Votes for the 41st Provincial General Election, April 19, 2016 (PDF) (Report). Winnipeg: Elections Manitoba.
"Election Returns: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2018.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Alan Lagimodiere". PCManitoba.com. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  2. Kristin Annable (February 4, 2016). "Three candidates to seek nomination for NDP in St. Johns". Winnipeg Free Press.
  3. "Manitoba election results". Global News. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  4. Zach Samborski (February 3, 2016). "Tories have new candidate in Selkirk". Interlake Spectator.
  5. "PREMIER ANNOUNCES ADJUSTMENTS TO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL". Province of Manitoba Press Release. 17 July 2021.
  6. "New Manitoba Indigenous minister says residential school system believed 'they were doing the right thing'". CBC via Yahoo News. July 15, 2021.
  7. Sarah Petz (July 15, 2021). "New Manitoba Indigenous minister says residential school system believed 'they were doing the right thing'". CBC News.
  8. Dilshad Burman and Courtney Theriault (July 15, 2021). "Manitoba's new Indigenous minister faces backlash for defence of residential schools in first press conference". City News.
  9. Danton Unger (July 15, 2021). "'You can't be out here defending residential schools': Opposition leader calls out Manitoba's new Indigenous relations minister". CTV News.
  10. Taylor Brock (July 15, 2021). "MMF President disturbed by Minister's residential school comments". CHVN Radio.
  11. Dylan Robertson (July 15, 2021). "New Indigenous reconciliation minister delivers disastrous debut". Brandon Sun.
  12. Darren Bernhardt (July 19, 2021). "First Nations leaders decry 'racist political propaganda' by Manitoba government, call for resignation". CBC News.