By Canadian Press

Manitoba politician who made inappropriate remarks says he’s learned his lesson

Sep 25, 2019 | 10:35 AM

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba politician who was investigated for showing an assistant a picture of naked women and making inappropriate remarks says he has learned his lesson.

Rick Wowchuk, a Progressive Conservative member of the legislature, admits he violated the legislature’s respectful workplace policy on five occasions, but would not discuss details.

CBC News reported that Wowchuk’s former constituency assistant, who was not named, said the politician made a joke leading her to believe there were animal photos on his cellphone before he showed her a picture of naked women holding chainsaws.

The woman also said Wowchuk called while he was in the bathtub and made comments about her wearing a bikini.

Wowchuk was allowed to remain in the Tory caucus and was re-elected in his Swan River constituency in the Sept. 10 provincial election.

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Wowchuk says he has apologized and has undergone sensitivity training, which he says has made him a better person.

The Canadian Press