Statues of Queens Victoria and Elizabeth were toppled yesterday by vandals at the Manitoba Legislature. Today, premier Brian Pallister issued the following statement:
“The actions by individuals to vandalize public property at the Manitoba Legislative Building July 1 are unacceptable.  They are a major setback for those who are working toward real reconciliation and do nothing to advance this important goal. Those who commit acts of violence will be pursued actively in the courts. All leaders in Manitoba must strongly condemn acts of violence and vandalism, and at the same time, we must come together to meaningfully advance reconciliation.”