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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism". Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime. June 23, 2016.
  3. ^ National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism – Ceremony at the Air India Flight 182 Memorial on YouTube
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
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