National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
The National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism is observed in memory of those who lost their lives to acts of terror in Canada and abroad.[1] Taking place every year on June 23, it marks the anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland.[2][3]
On this day, flags across Canada are flown at half-mast to honour the victims of the bombing, as well as other acts of terrorist violence that have taken lives of Canadians.[4][5][6]
The National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism was proclaimed in 2005 and first observed on June 23 that year.[1]
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References
- ^ a b Canada, Employment and Social Development (2011-06-23). "National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ^ "National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism". Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime. June 23, 2016.
- ^ National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism – Ceremony at the Air India Flight 182 Memorial on YouTube
- ^ "Proclamation Requesting the People of Canada to Observe June 23 of Every Year as a National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism". Laws-lois.justice.gc.ca. 22 March 2006. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
- ^ Branch, Legislative Services (2006-03-22). "Consolidated federal laws of canada, Proclamation Requesting the People of Canada to Observe June 23 of Every Year as a National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism". laws-lois.justice.gc.ca. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ^ Crime, Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of (2018). "Home: Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime". www.victimsfirst.gc.ca. Retrieved 2021-05-25.