Ministers Guilbeault and Chagger Invite Canadians to a Virtual Reception Following the Formal Apology for the Internment of Italian Canadians

OTTAWA – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, invite Canadians to a virtual reception following the formal apology from the Government of Canada for the internment of Italian Canadians during the Second World War on Thursday.

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour; and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will provide remarks during the reception.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. 

FOR VIRTUAL EVENT:

Live streaming of the reception will be available on the Canadian Heritage Facebook page.

EVENT: Virtual reception

DATE: Thursday, May 27, 2021

TIME: 7.30 to 8:30 p.m.