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Tabuns said he and the party will be prepared with more consequences if Harden does not honor his commitment to seek out education on this issue and never repeat his comments again.As the Canadian national soccer teams head to their respective FIFA World Cups, Derek Van Diest will be on the scene to cover all the action. Expect expert insights and analysis in your inbox every Tuesday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“I was very angry when I came across the remarks, talked to my staff, we moved very quickly on this,” Tabuns said Monday. “I got in touch with the MPP. He has issued an unreserved apology. What he had to say was wrong, it was hurtful … I was really upset when I saw those remarks.”“I spoke in a way that perpetrated an antisemitic stereotype towards Jewish neighbours,” Harden said.
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