Women’s Equality, Office of the Premier, December 5, 2014 - Fredericton
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
A candlelight memorial service to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was held today in Fredericton in memory of the 14 young women killed at the École polytechnique in Montreal on Dec. 6, 1989. A candle was lit in memory of each young woman who died. A candle tied with a purple ribbon was lit by Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for women’s equality, to represent all women who have lost their lives as a result of violence.