Minister of State for Trade
Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism Teresa Wat will be in Vancouver and Kelowna on January 12 and 14 respectively to host community forums as part of the provincial government's commitment to issue a meaningful apology to B.C.'s Chinese community for historical wrongs.
Wat will engage with Chinese community associations and citizens to identify the wording, delivery and legacy efforts for a formal apology. A total of seven forums are being held throughout the province and all British Columbians are encouraged to attend or to provide feedback if they cannot attend in-person.
Vancouver
Event Date: Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014
Event Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver, 50 E Pender St., Vancouver
Kelowna
Event Date: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014
Event Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Place: Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites, 2402 Hwy 97 North, Kelowna
If you are interested in providing feedback, but are not able to attend any consultation events, feedback can be sent directly to: apology.consultation@gov.bc.ca
Learn more:
Opinion-Editorial: http://bit.ly/1cSExf7
Information for remaining consultation forums:
To confirm details closer to event dates, check: www.EmbraceBC.ca
Media Contact:
Media Relations
Ministry of International Trade
778 977-0298
