NDP MP Romeo Saganash got kicked off plane, too drunk to fly

OTTAWA -- Quebec NDP MP Romeo Saganash has requested a leave of absence to deal with a "dependence on alcohol" after the former leadership candidate was kicked off a plane due to intoxication.

"I need help to overcome a medical problem, a dependence on alcohol, like far too many other Canadians," Saganash said in a statement on Monday. "I have asked my leader to give me leave so I can take the necessary time to treat this illness."


Saganash's request comes after the Cree MP was booted off an Air Canada Jazz flight on Friday due to drunkenness. He says his "behaviour caused an unfortunate incident that delayed an Air Canada flight between Montreal and Val-d'Or."


"I want to apologize to the other passengers and staff for what happened and for any inconvenience I caused them," he said. "I would also like to offer my sincere apologies to Air Canada and the Aéroports de Montréal."


Sun News : NDP MP Romeo Saganash got kicked off plane, too drunk to fly

I hope he beats his dependency.

Well done Sun News. Another slam dunk.

NDP MP Romeo Saganash takes leave to battle alcoholism

NDP MP Romeo Saganash takes leave to battle alcoholism - thestar.com

Sun News- why is that he is Cree newsworthy.
I know from seeing alcoholism up close and personal that he has a long road to travel. I wish him, his family and friends well. As they are the ones that he will get support from.

Too drunk to fly.... Was Air Canada worried he'd get to the airport before their plane?

Kudos to Saganash for recognizing his issue

NDP MP Saganash taking sick leave to treat alcoholism - Politics - CBC News

NDP MP Romeo Saganash apologizes for public drunkenness on plane - The Globe and Mail

Global Edmonton | MP Saganash on sick leave for drinking problem, apologizes for plane incident

Make that all of them.

More like 'slam drunk'