It has been 35 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal. This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led the Canadian government to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Today we remember »
- Geneviève Bergeron
- Hélène Colgan
- Nathalie Croteau
- Barbara Daigneault
- Anne-Marie Edward
- Maud Haviernick
- Maryse Laganière
- Maryse Leclair
- Anne-Marie Lemay
- Sonia Pelletier
- Michèle Richard
- Annie St-Arneault
- Annie Turcotte
- Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
As we remember them, we reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred that led to this tragedy on December 6, 1989, and the misogyny that still exists today. In Canada and around the world, women, girls and LGBTQ+ individuals face unacceptable violence and discrimination.
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action. Achieving a society free from gender-based violence requires everyone to educate themselves, their families, and their communities and speak up against harmful behaviours.