No Apology Offered (by United Church of Canada) to Natives (for Its Role in the Operation of Residential Schools)

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Camrose, Alta.

The United Church of Canada wants the federal Income Tax Act changed so that it treats same-sex partners the same as spouses. But it couldn't bring itself to completely respond to another justice issue - an apology to Native people for its role in operating residential schools.

The church passed the income tax motion at its 36th General Council meeting at Camrose, Alta.; it said it wants the federal government to make the required amendments immediately.

Council had received two petitions from Manitoba and North-western Ontario asking for action on the Income Tax Act.

The council passed the motion despite concerns raised by …