Manitoba premier comments on Winnipeg chamber chair’s appearance, high heels
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is taking criticism for making comments about the physical appearance of the woman who chairs the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce.
As he began giving a state of the province speech Thursday, Pallister spoke about Johanna Hurme, an award-winning architect.
“I want to thank Johanna for dressing up. I want to thank her for those heels. I notice they are a foot high,” Pallister said to an audience of business people.
Hurme was named to the chamber position in October.