‘A government with a past of atrocities and persecution does not have to be a government paralyzed in its history.’
‘The government today must be able to own up to the problems which past governments have caused.’
‘correcting mistakes and being protectors of freedom and justice is an integral part of Canadian society.’
‘At Vimy, Canada separated itself from its colonial roots, earning an individual signature on the armistice treaty’
‘being fair and just in our time […] can ultimately be achieved by the government recognizing past injustices, but not apologizing for them’
‘the Government of Canada should take responsibility for past governments’ actions, as they continue to affect the country today’
