Trudeau says he regrets travelling to Tofino, B.C., on 1st National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized today for travelling for a family vacation to Tofino, B.C., last Thursday on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, saying the decision was a mistake.

"Travelling on the 30th was a mistake and I regret it," he told reporters during his first public appearance since the trip.

He called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation "an important moment for all of us — Indigenous and non-Indigenous — to reflect and to remember."

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"I'd like to thank Chief Casimir for taking my call this weekend so I could apologize directly for not being with her and her community on that day. I'm focused on making this right," Trudeau said.

"I'm looking forward to visiting Tk'emlúps te Secwe̓pemc in person very soon."

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I'm glad he has apologized to Chief Casimir and will be going to her community very soon.