By Canadian Press

Liberal backbencher apologizes for not including women in notable calendar

Feb 6, 2019 | 1:20 PM

WINNIPEG — A Liberal member of Parliament is apologizing for putting out a calendar that features notable Canadians — all of whom are men.

Robert-Falcon Ouellette, who represents the riding of Winnipeg Centre, recently sent a calendar by mail to his constituents that profiled 12 Canadians.

The list includes former politicians, a hockey player and an Indigenous leader, and no women.

The calendar was quickly condemned on social media, and Ouellette’s Facebook account responded by posting apologies dozens of times.

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In one online comment, Ouellette said he is sorry for the mistake and plans to issue another calendar soon featuring notable women.

Ouellette was first elected in 2015 in a seat that had been a long-time NDP stronghold.

“I was attempting to highlight notable people of Winnipeg. I am very sorry,” reads one post on Ouellette’s Facebook page.

“I will be getting another calendar ready tomorrow,” reads another.

The Canadian Press