Media Advisory – Inauguration of the Memorial to the Victims of Communism – Canada, a Land of Refuge

Located in downtown Ottawa, the new memorial recognizes Canada’s international role as a place of refuge from injustice and persecution.

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2024 /CNW/ – Yvan Baker, Member of Parliament (Etobicoke Centre), will inaugurate the Memorial to the Victims of Communism – Canada, a Land of Refuge, alongside Ludwik Klimkowski,[Kh1]  Chair of Tribute to Liberty, on Thursday.

Yvan Baker will inaugurate the Memorial on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

Journalists wishing to attend the inauguration in person must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of the media outlet they represent to [email protected] before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Information on how to attend will be provided afterward.

The details are as follows:

DATE: 
Thursday, December 12, 2024

TIME:
9:00 a.m.

SOURCE Canadian Heritage