Canadian government to apologize to descendants of No. 2 Construction Battalion

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Feds to apologize for racism against Canada's only Black military unit during First World War

At a virtual event on Sunday, the Government of Canada confirmed its intent to apologize for the treatment that more than 600 members of No. 2 Construction Battalion endured before, during, and after their service to Canada during the First World War.

During Sunday’s virtual event, hosted by Sean Fraser, Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Sajjan addressed the need to make a meaningful and respectful apology for the racism and discrimination experienced by members of Canada’s only Black military unit. Despite this, they served their country as a segregated, non-combatant battalion of more than 600, formed in 1916.

Sajjan says members of the battalion continued to face hatred and racism while serving in the United Kingdom and in France, and he says their service received no recognition when they returned home.

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Now anti-Chinese racist propaganda, expect we’ll be seeing a similar apology sometime later, no? Meanwhile, what real consequences do the politicians, reporters and media who promote fake news/big lies face? Apologies are cheap & worthless!

A What abt apologize to all Chinese military unit?

Good for feds.

When Justin stands to make this apology, will he exercise his drama talents and include some tears as well? What a showboat.

They Volunteer to Fight & where Treated like Slave it really hurts me to hear what Canada did to the Black Canadians.

Weeeereee sorrrrry. There, is that better?

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So all the Feds or just the WHITE ones? White peoples are trash aren’t they?

Wheres Eves apology to Adam? How far back are we going?

Apologizing for what some people who aren’t around anymore did to other people who aren’t around anymore and pretending 2021 standards existed in 1916. This is beyond ridiculous, but certainly par for the course.

I want to know who is going to apologize and pay reparations for crucifying Jesus Christ.

HEY CTV NEWS The Government had better not give any Native land in Nova Scotia. Land it does not own. They never consulted with the mikmaq. shubieor truro don't count for making consultation with the mikmaq nation. It must be with a majority of First Nations. Not population.

Is Trudeau gonna cry again? liberal_party JustinTrudeau youcantappologizeforeverything cafreeland

CTV has played some very racist TV shows in the past also.

It's about time. They should also push Queen Elizabeth to have James Grant's Military Medal upgraded to a Victoria Cross.

So maybe in a hundred years the Feds will apologize for their current racist hiring practices.

Perhaps this government could just work at governing better, rather than seeking new ways to feign virtue..

When are they going to apologize for being worst federal govt in Can History?

Oh good now I can finally sleep at night

Another example of the regressive government we have 0 innovation

Well....well overdue

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