[LabComm] Statement by Carole James on the National Day of Remembrance

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Statement by Carole James on the National Day of Remembrance



As Leader of the BC New Democratic Party, I join with all British Columbians as we pause and reflect on this day to remember and honour the 14 women who lost their lives in Montreal December 6, 1989. The names of these young women are etched in our collective memory. 

Genevieve Bergeron, 21
Helene Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Marie Klueznik, 31
Maryse Leclair, 23
Annie St. Arneault, 23
Michele Richard, 21
Maryse Langaniere, 25
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Annie Turcotte, 21.

On this day of remembrance, I join with all British Columbians in committing to work towards a future free of violence against women.

Together, we honour their lives by recommitting ourselves to build a fairer and more just society.

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