Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

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In 1988, the Government of Canada apologized to which group for wartime wrong-doings?

Canadians of Japanese origin
Canadians of German origin
Canadian war veterans
Canadians of Italian origin

The correct answer is: Canadians of Japanese origin

The Government of Canada issued a formal apology in 1988 to Canadians of Japanese origin, acknowledging the injustices they faced during World War II. During the war, over 22,000 Japanese Canadians were forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to internment camps, and their properties were confiscated. This government action was based on wartime fears and prejudice rather than any wrongdoing by these citizens. The apology recognized this mistreatment and the impact it had on the Japanese Canadian community. Additionally, the government also outlined financial reparations for the surviving individuals affected by the internment, reflecting an effort to redress historical wrongs and promote healing. In contrast, while other groups mentioned in the choices faced various forms of discrimination or hardship during the war, they did not receive similar formal apologies from the government for wartime actions.