Randy Boissonnault has resigned from his cabinet position amid allegations about his Indigenous ancestry and business dealings, promising to clear the allegations against him.
Following scrutiny from the National Post about his claims of Indigenous identity, Boissonnault stated he never explicitly identified as Indigenous, but often reflected on his heritage.
The Alberta lawmaker's resignation highlights ongoing debates and sensitivity around identity politics, particularly within Indigenous communities and federal contracts.
Boissonnault admitted confusion in his understanding of his family’s background, stating he was made aware that his adoptive great-grandmother's lineage was actually Métis.
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