Manitoba Conservative Leader Brian Pallister -- who once called same-sex marriage a social experiment -- says he'd be open to participating in pride celebrations if elected premier.
Pallister says he wasn't the only one to call same-sex marriage a "social experiment" when he was an MP in 2005, so he doesn't feel he has to build bridges with the gay and lesbian community.
He says he's not adverse to the idea of attending pride events -- as NDP Premier Greg Selinger has done -- but Pallister's office says he hasn't attended any since becoming Opposition leader four years ago.
The New Democrats say they will appoint a minister responsible for LGBTQ issues if the party is re-elected on April 19th.
