BRAMA, December 2, 2002, 9:00 am ET
Press Release
Cabinet Minister David Kilgour Supports Redress for Ukrainian Canadians
Edmonton, 27 Nov 2002 — At the 5th annual "Hetman Awards" ceremony held 21 November 2002 the Ukrainian Canadian Congress--Alberta Provincial
Council marked their appreciation of Cabinet Minister, the Honourable David Kilgour, MP (Edmonton Southeast), who
received the Council's Special Award. In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Kilgour underscored his appreciation for the support of
the Ukrainian Canadian community during his many years as a parliamentarian.
In particular, Mr. Kilgour assured the 200 banquet guests that he understood the legitimate concerns of the Ukrainian
community; identifying calls for recognition of the needless internment of Ukrainians and others during the period 1914-1920 as
a principal issue. "I understand the hurt that certain issues have caused and are conntinuing to cause your community," he
stated, vowing to do all in his power to see the community obtain appropriate redress. Mr Kilgour has come forward as a true
supporter of requests recently conveyed to the federal government, prepared jointly by the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties
Association and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, that aim to secure recognition and reconciliation.
Commenting, UCCLA's director of special projects, Borys Sydoruk, said: " David Kilgour has consistently proven himself to
be a friend of the Ukrainian Canadian community, and very much aware of our concerns. His support for Bill C 331, the
Ukrainian Canadian Restitution Act, means that we have a friend in Cabinet whom we hope will help convince others in the
Liberal Party of Canada that our requests are not only fair but modest. All of us very much hope to secure a settlement in the
near future, while a few survivors are still alive to witness that reconciliation."
Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association Website
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