Jason Kenney to discuss Ukrainian Canadian Redress
February 13, 2007 -- On Friday February 16, The
Hon. Jason Kenney, Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and Canadian
Identity will be meeting with the designated representatives of
the Ukrainian Canadian community to continue negotiations leading
to what the community anticipates will be a timely and honourable
settlement of claims arising out of Canada’s first national internment
operations of 1914-20.
Ukrainian Canadian community negotiating team
Andrew Hladyshevsky, Lubomyr Luciuk and Paul Grod |
On
Saturday 10th of February a meeting was held in Toronto with representatives
from across Canada who reconfirmed the community’s position on redress
and the appropriate commemorative and education initiatives needed
to honour the memory of the internees.
Speaking after the meeting, Paul Grod, VP Ukrainian Canadian Congress
said “We are grateful to Mr. Kenney for moving this matter forward.
We have sent him a letter in advance of our meeting outlining the
community’s position on redress. Therefore, we expect to have a
frank and open dialogue that will lead to a timely and honourable
settlement embodying the principles of justice exemplified in the
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”
Media Release: Toronto, ON – 12 February 2007
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