As to the historical legacy of Louis Riel

Conservative MP Peter Goldring has managed today the rare feat of uniting the Liberal party and the Prime Minister’s Office in scorn.

"This document is absolutely not, in any way, an initiative of our government or our party," said Dimitri Soudas, a spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in an emailed statement. "This is a personal initiative of MP Goldring which we strongly disapprove of. Louis Riel is a historical and controversial figure. But he played an important role in the development of Canada and in the protection of the rights and culture of the Metis and Francophones in Canada."

Conservative Shelly Glover, a Metis, calls Mr. Goldring’s published views unjust, inaccurate and unfortunate. The newsletter in question is here.