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Update 2: 15 p.m.:

Rogers has offered an apology for its controversial Bonhomme cover, seen on the right.

Rogers Publishing today commented on the most recent issue of Maclean’s Magazine. “The cover of this issue and the feature story clearly offended some readers, and this has been the subject of much debate,” said Brian Segal, President, Rogers Publishing. “As a company we own a broad range of media properties across the country and editorial independence is an important cornerstone of our management philosophy. While challenging at times, this means we do not interfere with the editorial direction or content of our media properties in any way.” “On behalf of the company, we sincerely regret any offence that the cover may have caused. We value all of our customers and their perspective. Quebec is an important market for the company and we look forward to participating in the dynamic growth of the province and its citizens.”

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Maclean’s

magazine has done something that very few politicians have been able to to do,

MPs voted unanimously on Wednesday to censure the magazine over a controversial article which called Quebec “the most corrupt province.”

The motion, put forward by the Bloc Québécois read:

“That this House, while recognizing the importance of vigorous debate on subjects of public interest, expresses its profound sadness at the prejudice displayed and the stereotypes employed by Maclean’s magazine to denigrate Quebec nation, its history and its institutions.”

but soon left the chamber and the motion was reintroduced and passed unanimously, gaining votes from MPs of all parties.

Arthur slammed the motion as the House interfering with the press.

“Parliament has no business to criticize the work of reporters,” he said to Sun Media.

Political pundits also slammed the House for the motion.