Justice Minister John Hogan did not consider resigning despite calls for him to do so.

Hogan apologized in the House of Assembly yesterday for comments he made stating that it’s “impossible” for lawyers to retraumatize survivors of sexual assault.

The apology comes after Hogan faced criticism from many organizations and advocates, including retired Crown lawyer Mike Murray who called Hogan ‘unfit’ to be justice minister.

Hogan says he never considered resigning, but did do “a lot of soul searching” about his comments.

He says he thought about why he made them, what he meant to say, and how the comments he makes in his position can affect people across the province.

Neither PC Justice Critic Helen Conway-Ottenheimer, nor NDP Leader Jim Dinn was impressed with Hogan’s comments.

Conway-Ottenheimer believes Hogan and the Premier should have a look at whether Hogan should be in the role, she doesn’t think he should. Likewise, Dinn says someone with more experience and a better appreciation and understanding of what happens in a courtroom should be in the role.