Prime minister says Louis Riel’s legacy ‘helps to unite’ Canada at event marking Métis leader’s execution
Prime minister says Louis Riel’s legacy ‘helps to unite’ Canada at event marking Métis leader’s execution

Crowd with the front row of people seated, including two men in suits. Some people are smiling and clapping, and woven sashes are worn by a few people in the crowd.

Prime Minister Mark Carney laid a wreath at the grave of Louis Riel to mark the 140th anniversary of the Red River Métis leader's execution at a ceremony in Winnipeg on Sunday morning.