Canadian Heritage committee  I agree with you 100%. I agree with you that the passion is there after you come from the war. So basically that's the date when almost two million Vietnamese left the country.

Canadian Heritage committee  When we talk about “black April day”, nobody understands this. A few people would know it, but “journey to freedom day” is more relevant. Beginning in 1975 Canada started accepting refugees. The orphans arrived in Canada. On April 24 the Canadian embassy accepted refugees. On A

Canadian Heritage committee  In May 1975, 3,000 were accepted into Canada. In May 1975, more than 7,000 were told they were accepted, and then 450 were accepted in August. From then on, Canada started to accept 200 families each month, starting on that date, so basically that's the reason why. Thank you, s

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you. You want me to answer that one? Thank you very much, but April 30, 1975, is not the war date.

Canadian Heritage committee  It was the end of the war, so basically the war was over. We just think, “Okay, that's the day I left the country”. Did you see the bill? We didn't talk about the war. We didn't talk about the atrocities, so basically—

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Mr. Adler. I wish to respectfully clarify that important point because it has been stated in the chamber, as you say, and was just recently introduced by Ms. Nguyen on the other side. With regard to changing the date to July 27 as the date to recognize the refugees

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Chair. Dear colleagues, I understand votes are expected today. With the committee's agreement, I will keep my opening testimony short and concise. However, I would like my full remarks, which have been distributed in both official languages, to be registered in the re