Originally Posted by
ExoByte
Wow, talk about spin.
The Governor General went up to Northern Canada, in Inuit area. Up that far north and in that area, there is very little in terms of livestock. While on the west coast there is some very controversial seal slaughter as sport, the Inuits eat seal meat to survive and follow very traditional and ceremonial practices in consuming the meat.
The Governor General merely participated in the tradition and ceremony of Inuit country, partaking in their culture and eating the food provided, which is some of the only available that far north. If she hadn't, she would of been criticized as being intolerant and insulting to Inuit culture.
This is nothing but media spin.
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