Northern Ontario town called out by First Nations over staff comment about ‘colour’ – CBC

Feb 11, 2026

Mayor, staff say comment referred to political colours, not skin colour

A comment made by a municipal staff member in Marathon, Ont., has prompted calls for accountability from two nearby First Nations.

The remark was made during a draft budget meeting on Jan. 26, which was streamed online and posted to the town’s official YouTube channel.

During a discussion about funding to improve water infrastructure, a town councillor is heard asking how often funding opportunities for this work come up.

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