Canada to Participate in International Task Force on the Holocaust

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December 1, 2006
No. 147
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic
Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced that Canada will be participating as a
special guest at the meeting of the Task Force for International Cooperation on
Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research in Budapest, Hungary, from
December 3 to 6, 2006.
“The Holocaust stands alone in human history for its horrors and its inhumanity,” said
Minister MacKay. “It is crucial that we learn from this experience—not simply to ensure
‘never again,’ but also to build societies based on human dignity where such acts are
no longer possible.”
The Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance
and Research consists of representatives of government, as well as governmental and
non-governmental organizations. Its main purpose is to inspire political and social
support for Holocaust education, remembrance and research on a global level.
Canada will be represented by Mr. Robert Hage, Canada’s Ambassador to Hungary.
This will be the first time that Canada has participated in the Task Force, which has a
membership of 24 countries.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Foreign Affairs Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-995-1874
http://www.international.gc.ca

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