Candian ‘Victims of Communism’ monument features Nazis – media
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Over half of the names reportedly inscribed on the memorial, which has yet to be installed, could have to be removed
Canadian authorities could have to remove more than half of the names inscribed on a memorial to the victims of communism planned for the country's capital, Ottawa, due to concerns that over half have Nazi links, local media reported on Monday.
According to a document obtained by the Ottawa Citizen, the Department of Canadian Heritage found that out of the 553 people and organizations to be originally listed, 50 to 60 were “were likely directly linked to the Nazis.”
A 2023 report for Canadian Heritage insisted that over 330 names be excluded from the list “to be on the safe side,” as there was not enough information to confirm or deny Nazi links. It was instead proposed to remove other names because of there being no direct link to Canada, the outlet said.
The monument was originally scheduled to be unveiled in November 2023, but the ceremony was delayed due to concerns that WWII Nazi collaborators were listed on the monument. The checks were made after a scandal in which a known Ukrainian Waffen SS veteran, Yaroslav Hunka, received a standing ovation in the Canadian parliament. Continue…