Brian Hamilton, a Thunder Bay councillor and Liberal candidate, has faced backlash for tweets from 2014 supporting Jian Ghomeshi, who was accused of sexual assault. The Progressive Conservative Party called for Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie to denounce Hamilton's comments. While Hamilton acknowledged his past statements and issued an apology, he will remain the Liberal candidate for Thunder Bay-Superior North. Critics, including PC candidate Rick Dumas, condemned Hamilton's tweets as misogynistic and harmful, highlighting a troubling absence of respect for survivors of abuse.
"A decade ago, I made comments online that do not reflect my current views... I apologize and would not make those same comments today."
"Disgusting and misogynistic comments like these trivialize the real and lasting harm inflicted on women and survivors of abuse."
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