An outgoing MLA's "all lives matter" comments were condemned by Premier Scott Moe on Friday. Then he stated: "So, to me, all lives matter. Phrase used in ManitobaLast month, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister also used the phrase "all lives matter" when he was speaking about a Winnipeg protest. "'All lives matter' is a deeply offensive and problematic phrase that has been used to derail and disregard the Black Lives Matter movement," Kaka said in an interview. Pallister said he didn't realize a phrase is often used to diminish the Black Lives Matter movement — and regrets the fact some people may have interpreted his comment as racist.

Source: CBC News July 05, 2020 19:41 UTC