The B.C. Liberal government confirmed the remaining six dates, venues and times for the consultation forums to discuss the wording, delivery and legacy efforts of a formal apology to British Columbia’s Chinese community for historical wrongs.
Over the coming months, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism Teresa Wat will travel to communities and engage with Chinese community associations and citizens to identify wording for a formal apology.
The closest meetings are in Kamloops tomorrow (Dec. 19) and Prince George on Jan. 22.
Folks who are unable to attend the consultations in person can provide their input by visiting: www.EmbraceBC.ca.
Government will use the feedback from those affected to form an appropriate apology that all MLAs can support.
For information on the remaining consultation forums, check www.EmbraceBC.ca to confirm details closer to event date.)
The Kamloops meeting will be held at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way on Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Prince George meeting will be held at the Civic Centre – Room 208, 808 Civic Plaza, Jan. 22, 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m.
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• Since 2002, more than $9.1 million has been spent on funding programs and initiatives promoting multiculturalism, addressing racism and building inclusive communities in B.C.
• The most ethnically diverse province in Canada, B.C. welcomes nearly 40,000 new immigrants every year.
