Canada to Apologize for Turning Away Jewish Refugees in 1939“When Canada denied asylum to the 907 German Jews on board the ‘MS St. Louis,’ we failed not only those passengers, but also their descendants and community,” said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Canada will formally apologize for turning away Jewish refugees who arrived by boat after fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke at a March of the Living event and said Canada’s decision to turn the ship away has been a stain on the country’s history. As reported by Jewish News Syndicate:
“When Canada denied asylum to the 907 German Jews on board the ‘MS St. Louis,’ we failed not only those passengers, but also their descendants and community,” said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. |
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