Some Japanese Canadians oppose redress
The Story
War veterans express opposition to the Japanese Canadian redress.
Program: CBC Television News
Broadcast Date: Sept. 10, 1986
Guest(s): Ben Bianchi, Art Miki
Reporter: Wally Jackson
Duration: 1:55
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