Trudeau delivers formal apology to Italian Canadians for internment during World War II | FULL

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to apologize in the House of Commons on Thursday for the internment of Italian Canadians during the Second World War.

More than 80 years ago, when Italy declared war on the U.K., Canada enacted the War Measures Act and rounded up more than 600 Italian Canadians, sending them to detention camps.

“To the tens of thousands of innocent Italian-Canadians who were labelled enemy aliens, to the children and grandchildren who have carried a past generation’s shame and hurt and to their community — a community that has given so much to our country — we are sorry,” Trudeau said.

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole also offered an apology, and shared stories of multiple Italian Canadian families who were affected by the internments.

In 1990, then-prime minister Brian Mulroney apologized for the war internment to the National Congress of Italian Canadians in Toronto. But because it was not made inside the halls of Parliament, some felt it wasn't official.

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[sheteg]

And not one Italian asked for a dime from the government. True integrity. No victim mentality. Real survivors.

[saintange]

my uncle spent more than 2 years in this camp, he immigrated with my grandfather at the age of 10, he wasn't even in Italy during WW2

[andrewlapensee]

great hes apologizing for something hes about to do to ALL CANADIANS IN ISOLATION CENTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY....

[Kendron-cwef]

I didn't think there was anyone left to send apologies

[jakehall]

apologize to the native people who are still suffering today...those who still dont have clean drinking water

[BudzzableRides]

How about apologizing to current Canadian’s for funnelling taxpayers money to your family. Just because you have someone on your payroll say it’s okay doesn’t make it okay! You’re no more than a common criminal & liar, time to clean up this corruption & create a system where this will never happen again!

[vespasianflavius]

We do not want nor need an apology. We are a strong people. We understand the dilemma our new home faced by hosting us. We are proud of the country we made our home. We are proud to sacrifice as your fellow countrymen. We are in this together.

[chad_bro_chill]

Isn't this the same guy that denied the current Uyghur genocide a few months back and refused to answer whether or not he was in the CCP's pocket like two days ago?

[andrabook]

25, 462 - Number of Canadians who died due to covid, while your government stalled, refused to incentivise innovation and refused to suspent flights to affected areas.

[MakeMineaDouble]

More apologies? What a joke this country is.

[jdvanny]

So big question are any still alive or we going with the black deal where my gran daddy was a slave so I suffer dearly today

[crushingalldeceivers]

Scrap Bill C-10. No matter what side of the political fence you are on, it is irresponsible and foolish.

[AF-pyiw]

Keep your apologies prime minister Trudeau. We Italians do not need one more specifically we do not need a apology from the someone who’s values and morals are completely out of whack. Instead, you should direct your apology to all Canadians who you’ve buried over the last 5 years...Italians do not want to be associated with your liberal agenda anymore simply for the fact that it lacks a leader, so please stop trying to buy our votes and simply resign.

[Po]

Trudeau has been known as an international embarrassment for how many times he needs to grovel and apologize. Grow a spine man

[dmack]

This is not a priority at this point in time and shows how tone deaf Trudeau is as to current concerns.

[ronpeer]

He should apologize for the future lives he will ruin with his reckless spending and idiotic policies.

[grandsewb]

Wrong timing concentrate on the budget, spending, WE, and all things the current government is harming their PEOPLE

[truthfondue]

trudeau needs resigns but hes too narcissistic to do it

[noberon]

We have Black history month and now Asian month where is Italian month? we built this country.

[antlersintheivy]

I am glad Canada has finally apologized to Italy, its long over due. We need to create a Italian holiday to show our remorse. Viva Italiano