Canada (internment camps during WWII)

During World War II, Canada interned thousands of Japanese Canadians, primarily on the West Coast, due to fears of espionage and sabotage following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. These individuals, many of whom were Canadian citizens, were forcibly relocated to internment camps regardless of evidence or proven disloyalty. Their property was often confiscated, and they faced significant prejudice and hardship. The internments reflected wartime security concerns but also highlighted issues of racial discrimination and civil rights violations in Canadian history. In 1988, the Canadian government officially apologized and provided compensation to surviving internees.