What has been the impact of the redress settlement?
For Japanese Canadians who suffered the confiscation, internment and dispersal, the announcement of the redress settlement lifted their feelings of guilt as many had blamed themselves for the government’s actions. For many, the settlement has finally given them peace of mind.
Redress has restored a sense of identity and pride in being Japanese.
Redress has revitalized the Japanese Canadian community with the building of senior’s facilities and cultural centers, places where Japanese Canadians now gather.
The settlement is seen as a precedent for legal and civil actions involving government decisions affecting the rights of other Canadians.
