Conservative MP Apologizes for Asking Minister to Speak English After Criticism From Bloc

Conservative MP Rachael Thomas stands during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Dec. 2, 2022. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Conservative MP Rachael Thomas has apologized after drawing criticism from other members of Parliament for asking Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge to answer questions in English at a committee meeting.

In a written letter to the chair of the Canadian Heritage Committee, Ms. Thomas on Nov. 30 apologized for her comments earlier in the day. She asked that the apology be sent to the minister and other members of the committee.