Metis veterans of Second World War awaiting apology for lack of recognition, promised benefits GlobePolitics
A leader of the Metis National Council has asked Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay to act quickly to ensure an apology is issued to Metis veterans from the Second World War before it’s too late.
“Upon their return from the war, they were met with disrespect, then ignored, and never to receive the economic benefits and reintegration supports that they were promised,” he wrote on March 4.“It is unfortunate there have been delays outside of our control. Yet, I cannot impress more upon you, your staff and your government how important this is to the Metis veterans.”
The federal government and the Metis Nation were closing in on an agreement with the support of former veterans affairs minister Seamus O’Regan, Chartrand said. MacAulay’s office said Sunday the minister plans to speak with Chartrand and the Metis National Council in the near future on the issue.
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