The MLA for Emerson has apologized for a remark he made about asylum seekers crossing into Canada.

The tweet by Cliff Graydon referred to claims made by asylum seekers in Canada as a "drain on society."

That comment has generated some criticism, especially from opposition NDP leader Wab Kinew who referred to the statement as alt-right and does not reflect who Manitobans are.

Progressive Conservative caucus chair Wayne Ewasko says the comment does not represent the views of his party or the government.

Graydon says he intends to take sensitivity training.