By Lynda Powless Editor  TORONTO,ONT- Ontario Premier Doug Ford has apologized for comments he made about First Nations People after First Nation leaders called the remarks “racist” and “deeply hurtful”. First Nations leaders demanded and received an immediate meeting with the Premier. In announcing his apology Premier Ford, said “I get pretty passionate, and I just want to say I sincerely apologize for my words, not only if it hurt all the chiefs in that room, but all First Nations,” Ford said Thursday, with First Nations leaders at a news conference. He said he “sincerely apologized for my words…it is important to have consultation.” He said his words were both ” offensive” and “deeply racist.” Ford made the comments following a meeting with First Nations at his office at Queen’s Park,

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