National Holocaust Monument
| 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: Monument National de L'Holocauste) 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]