Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, which led to greater recognition of violence against women in Canadian society. Commerations of the event were held all across Canada.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a statement it is important for Canadians to remain committed to eliminating violence against women.
"On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 bright, talented, young women were murdered at l'Ecole polytechnique de Montreal in one of the most tragic acts of violence against women in our country's history," Harper said.
"Their deaths galvanized the need to end violence against women in the hearts and minds of Canadians.
"Today, on Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we should all take time to remember and reaffirm our commitment to continue working to protect the lives, dignity and equality of all women."
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