Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Formal apology for systemic racism
The Canadian government acknowledged the anti-Black hatred and systemic racism endured by members of the battalion, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issuing an apology in July 2022.
1916
Racial exclusion in wartime recruitment
Black Canadians seeking to enlist were frequently rejected or discouraged because of systemic racism and the prevailing belief among some officials that the war was intended for white soldiers. The creation of a segregated construction unit offered service access but did not remove discriminatory treatment.