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‘F--K, Why Did I Have Her on Stage?’: Manitoba Minister Apologizes for Comments Caught on Hot Mic
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA, JUN 27 – Accessibility Minister Nahanni Fontaine apologized for remarks about a sign language interpreter, acknowledging the importance of American Sign Language and promising to uphold accessibility standards.
- Manitoba Accessibility Minister Nahanni Fontaine apologized on June 27, 2025, after remarks about a sign-language interpreter were caught on a hot mic at a Winnipeg graduation event.
- Fontaine made off-the-cuff comments expressing frustration about poor stage planning that obstructed her view, leading her to question why the interpreter was on stage.
- The incident occurred during the first annual Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag Celebration for Indigenous women graduates, where Fontaine had the interpreter on stage during her speech on Thursday.
- Fontaine said, "F--k, why did I have her on the stage?", apologized to the interpreter and the Deaf community, and acknowledged signing as a full language used daily by thousands in Manitoba.
- The controversy led opposition parties and community organizations to demand Fontaine’s resignation, while others highlighted the importance of inclusive leadership and advancing education to ensure accessible communication as mandated by Manitoba’s accessibility legislation.
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‘F--k, why did I have her on stage?’: Manitoba minister apologizes for comments caught on hot mic
Manitoba’s Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, who’s responsible for accessibility in the province, was caught on camera complaining about sharing the stage with an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.
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