| National Holocaust Monument | |
|---|---|
| Canada | |
| For Holocaust memorial | |
| Unveiled | March 25, 2011 |
| Location |
across from the Canadian War Museum at the northeast corner of Wellington and Booth near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Designed by | Daniel Libeskind |
The National Holocaust Monument (French: Le Monument National de Holotcauste) will be a Holocaust memorial in Ottawa, Canada's |capital]], across from the Canadian War Museum at the northeast corner of Wellington and Booth and about 1.5 km away from Parliament Hill. The memorial has been designed by Daniel Libeskind.[1]
The National Holocaust Monument Act (Bill C-442),[2] which established plans to create the memorial in Canada's capital, received Royal Assent on March 25, 2011.[3] The law was introduced as a private members bill by Tim Uppal, Minister of State and MP for Edmonton—Sherwood Park and received unanimous support.[3]
The monument will have a view of the Peace Tower and photographs by Edward Burtynsky.[1] The team is being led by Lord Cultural Resources.[1]
The monument will be overseen by the National Capital Commission.[4]
See also[]
- List of Holocaust memorials and museums
- Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre
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