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King urged to seek Canadian apology for historical abuse of British children

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More than 100,000 were shipped from orphan homes in the UK to Canada between 1869 and 1948 .

Many were used as cheap labour, typically as farm workers and domestic servants.

Campaigners say the royal visit presents a "great opportunity" for a change of heart.

Canada has resisted calls to follow UK and Australia in apologising for child migrant schemes.

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77

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75

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61

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semi-formal

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English

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41

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short-lived

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