Saskatchewan Party MLA nominee apologizes for racist slur [Video]

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.

David Buckingham publicly apologized after it came to light that …