Bill C-229
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SUMMARY |
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The purpose of this enactment is to provide for the preparation and
presentation to Parliament a compensation plan to give First Nations
veterans equitable treatment and recognition.
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This is to include the offer of a land grant equivalent to that given to
other veterans, compensation for the delay in providing equal
treatment, the foundation of a scholarship in honour of First Nations
veterans and a formal apology from the Government of Canada to First
Nations people. It would also provide for an appropriate war memorial
on or near Parliament Hill.
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The proposed compensation plan will then be considered by a
Standing Committee of the House of Commons to allow for full public
debate and ensure full and complete treatment of the omissions made
in the past.
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