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Ottawa ‘Memorial to Victims of Communism’ delayed due to Nazi links

The unveiling of the Memorial to the Victims of Communism in Ottawa, initially set for November 2023, has been further delayed due to concerns over Nazi affiliations linked to the names intended for the Wall of Remembrance.

According to a report by the Ottawa Citizen, more than half of the 550 names were flagged for possible connections to Nazi or fascist organisations, with the Department of Canadian Heritage recommending the removal of over 330 names.

This issue follows a major scandal in September 2023, when a 98-year-old Ukrainian Nazi collaborator was mistakenly honoured during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the Canadian Parliament, leading to an international furore.

The monument has previously faced criticism, including reports that it received private donations in the names of Nazi collaborators.

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