We must extend that acknowledgement to all whose ancestors had their rights violated and give formal apology for what was done. (remonline.com)
The Canadian government made its first formal apology in 2008. (pulitzercenter.org)
As a result of the growing willingness of survivors to speak publicly about their suffering and to press for reparation, many churches and other organizations issued formal apologies for their involvement in the residential school system. (thecanadianencyclopedia.com)