Vancouver-Kingsway
“Shameful, shocking, blatant racism”
After Virginia Bremner tweeted @Virginia Bremner how she was treated by her NDP opponent Don Davies, a number of Liberal candidates tweeted back their support including former cabinet ministers.
Bremner tweeted @DonDavies :”Today Don Davies said that because I am a Filipina-Canadian woman running in federal politics that I am being exploited. Let me be clear: Don Davies is wrong and I vehemently reject what he said. I am a strong, capable, and proud Filipina ready to represent Vancouver-Kingsway.
Sukh Dhaliwal who is running in Surrey-Newton, called Davies’ actions ” shameful shocking blatant racism” while former Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray of Quadra, said: “Virginia keep going, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”
Harjit Sajjan, former Minister of Defense (Vancouver South): “The uphill battle for people of colour – especially women to occupy Canadian institutions never stops. – You got this.”
Patty Hadju , former Minister of Health (Thunder Bay – Superior North) “Viewpoints such as these are why women still have to fight to have their autonomy recognized. Don Davies comments are condescending and objectifying. Virginia you have our back.”