Japanese Canadian Internment

Japanese Canadian internment was the government-led detention of Japanese Canadians during World War II, primarily in 1942, following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Over 22,000 individuals, many citizens or residents, were forcibly removed from their homes on the West Coast and sent to special camps inland. This action was driven by fear and suspicion, leading to the loss of property, disruption of lives, and violation of civil rights. The internment is now recognized as a wrongful violation of human rights, and in 1988, the Canadian government formally apologized and offered compensation to those affected.