Vancouver-Quadra MP Joyce Murray has issued an apology after a newspaper published an ad with her name and photo accompanied by text that reads: “Congratulations to all 2015 aboriginal high school graduates. Sobriety, education and hard work leads to success.”
The ad appeared in the the First Nations Drum.
Murray posted this apology on her Facebook page:
“Today I was made aware of a print advertisement published under my name, which included a completely inappropriate statement about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. I would like to apologize unreservedly for the deeply offensive language in this advertisement. I was not aware of this advertisement and did not approve of its content. However, I assume full responsibility for what has happened and I offer my most sincere apologies to all those who were offended by this comment.”
Today I was made aware of a print ad published under my name, which included a completely inappropriate statement. My sincere apologies!
— Joyce Murray 梅麗喬 (@joycemurray) July 15, 2015
Len O'Connor at #FirstNationsDrum says they've worked w/ @joycemurray for a long time; she's the last person who would be racist. #cdnpoli
— Laura Payton (@laura_payton) July 15, 2015
Just spoke to Len O'Connor, editor at First Nations Drum. He said this ad was written by sales dept NOT @joycemurray pic.twitter.com/H0yjQ2u1nS
— Connie Walker (@connie_walker) July 15, 2015
Pls see my full #apology to all for this unfortunate, offensive ad. I regret it occurred, does not reflect my views. https://t.co/bKew709NXL
— Joyce Murray 梅麗喬 (@joycemurray) July 15, 2015
