Dion affirms Liberal position on WWI Internment of Ukrainians

Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — Stephane Dion used a stop in Winnipeg on Saturday to take a few shots at the federal government — and to rally troops for an election he says his party doesn't want, but will be ready for.The Liberal leader attended a Ukrainian commemorative ceremony and criticized the Tories' lack of action on money committed by the former Liberal government to commemorate the internment of Ukrainian Canadians during the First World War.Mr. Dion said they'd committed $12.5-million for educational outreach programs, but that money hasn't been issued since Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Tories took power in 2006. “Why are they dragging their feet, I don't understand,” said Mr. Dion, speaking to dozens of members of Winnipeg's Ukrainian community gathered for an annual celebration.
“It's unfortunate because not only does it create a tribute to Canadians of Ukrainian origin, it is to be sure our country understands when we keep in mind the mistakes of the past we will not repeat them in the future.”