Government of Canada Announces Support for Holocaust Remembrance Initiatives in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario – January 28, 2025 – The Government of Canada announced today that it will provide $2.5 million in funding to support Holocaust remembrance initiatives in Toronto. The funding will be used to create a new Holocaust education centre, develop educational resources, and support community-based programs that promote Holocaust remembrance and combat anti-Semitism.
The announcement was made by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, at a ceremony at the Toronto Holocaust Centre.
“The Holocaust was a horrific event that we must never forget,” said Minister Guilbeault. “This funding will help to ensure that the memory of the Holocaust is preserved and that future generations learn about the dangers of hatred and intolerance.”
The new Holocaust education centre will be located in the heart of Toronto’s Jewish community. It will provide a space for people to learn about the Holocaust, its victims, and its survivors. The centre will also offer educational programs and resources for students, teachers, and the general public.
In addition to the education centre, the funding will also be used to develop educational resources on the Holocaust. These resources will be made available to schools, libraries, and community organizations across Canada.
The funding will also support community-based programs that promote Holocaust remembrance and combat anti-Semitism. These programs will include public lectures, workshops, and community events.
“We are grateful for the Government of Canada’s support for Holocaust remembrance initiatives in Toronto,” said Martin Adler, chair of the Toronto Holocaust Centre. “This funding will help us to ensure that the memory of the Holocaust is preserved and that future generations learn about the dangers of hatred and intolerance.”
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Holocaust remembrance and combatting anti-Semitism. This funding is a concrete example of that commitment.
Additional Information:
- The Holocaust was a genocide that resulted in the deaths of six million Jews during World War II.
- The Holocaust was perpetrated by the Nazi regime in Germany and its collaborators.
- The Holocaust is a reminder of the dangers of hatred and intolerance.
- We must never forget the Holocaust and we must work to combat anti-Semitism in all its forms.
Contacts:
- Media Relations
- Canadian Heritage
- 819-994-9101
- 1-866-569-6155
- media@pch.gc.ca
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