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Montreal Honors Polytechnique Victims in Anti-Violence Ceremony

12/6/2025

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On December 6, 2025, Montreal marked the 36th anniversary of the Polytechnique massacre, where 14 women were killed.
A Polytechnique Montréal ceremony included tributes from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada, emphasizing the fight against gender-based violence.
The event lit 15 beams at 5:10 p.m. to honor victims and all women affected by violence, reinforcing collective responsibility in Canada.

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Story summary

On December 6, 2025, Montreal marked the 36th anniversary of the Polytechnique massacre, where 14 women were killed.
A Polytechnique Montréal ceremony included tributes from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada, emphasizing the fight against gender-based violence.
The event lit 15 beams at 5:10 p.m. to honor victims and all women affected by violence, reinforcing collective responsibility in Canada.