Whereas, during the First World War, persons of Ukrainian origin were interned in Canada under the authority of an Act of Parliament;

Whereas Parliament wishes to express its deep sorrow for those events;

And Whereas Parliament acknowledges that those events are deserving of recognition through public education and the promotion of the shared values of multiculturalism, inclusion and mutual respect;

Now, Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: