2 Construction Battalion Saturday afternoon, 106 years after the formation of the historic battalion that faced anti-Black racism during the First World War. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the gruelling work of battalion members was invaluable to the war effort. (CBC)The prime minister apologized for the blatant anti-Black racism experienced by the men of the battalion and for the systemic racism that denied them their dignity, even in death. 2 Construction Battalion line up in Truro before they depart for England and France in the First World War. 2 [Battalion] and all Black Canadians who have served our country in uniform and indeed the many Black Canadians who continue to do so today."

Source: CBC News July 10, 2022 00:04 UTC