Feds roll out War of 1812 commemorations, critics says it’s too much
Canada would not exist had the American invasion not been repelled during the War of 1812, and for that reason, the war is a defining chapter in our country’s history,’ says Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore.
Spending $28-million to commemorate the War of 1812’s bicentennial this summer during a time when the federal government is expected to cut billions of dollars is “irresponsible,” say opposition MPs.
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