Premier Doug Ford apologized Thursday for remarks called “racist” and “offensive” by First Nations leaders. Ford said he got “pretty passionate” the day before, when he made the comments.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is apologizing for remarks he made this week saying that First Nations cannot "keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government" for more money.

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has apologized to Ontario First Nations for saying they cannot “keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government” for more money.