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In 1989 14 women at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal were killed in a female-hatred act of violence. They were:
| Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan Nathalie Croteau Barbara Daigneault Anne-Marie Edward Maud Haviernick Barbara Klucznik Widajewicz |
Maryse Laganière Maryse Leclair Anne-Marie Lemay Sonia Pelletier Michèle Richard Annie St-Arneault Annie Turcotte |
In 1991, the Parliament of Canada declared December 6th to be the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The day now represents a time to reflect on the phenomenon of violence against women in our society. It is also a day for communities and individuals to speak out against all forms of violence against women and its impact on victims and their families and friends.
Please wear a white ribbon and attend candlelight vigils, memorial services, and other events are held throughout the province. Source: http://www.women.gov.on.ca/
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