Newsroom 2008

This page is intended for Canadians and the media to access news-related products including news releases, information sheets, and speeches issued by Resolution Sector.

News Releases

• Prime Minister Harper offers full apology on behalf of Canadians for the Indian Residential Schools system - Office of the Prime Minister  June 11, 2008
  
  
• Notice from the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
  June 10, 2008
  
  
• Date set for Indian Residential School Apology May 15, 2008
  
  
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission to begin work on June 1: Canada announces final appointments May 13, 2008
  
  
• The Government of Canada takes a significant step toward launching the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission April 28, 2008
  
  

Information sheets

• Jane Brewin Morley - Biography May 13, 2008
  
  
• Claudette Dumont-Smith - Biography May 13, 2008
  
  
• Justice Harry S. LaForme - Biography April 28, 2008
  
  
• Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Backgrounder
  April 28, 2008
  
  
• Indian Residential Schools - Backgrounder April 25, 2008
  
  
• Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement - Backgrounder April 25, 2008
  
  

Speeches

• Remarks by Minister Chuck Strahl regarding the naming of the Chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission April 28, 2008
  
  
• Remarks by Justice Harry S. LaForme when appointed as the Chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission April 28, 2008
  
  
• Minister Chuck Strahl's Speech to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Northern Affairs March 5, 2008