#Polytechnique Montréal

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On December 6, 1989, a man entered a mechanical engineering classroom at Montreal’s École Polytechnique with a semi automatic weapon. Separating women and men, he shot the women, screaming “You are all feminists”. 14 women were murdered. They died simply because they were women.

"And I also know that the possibility that something like Polytechnique, it can happen again,” Provost said, tearing up.

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Canada-Haïti : Olson Italis décroche son doctorat en bidiplomation

D’ores et déjà, Monsieur Olson Italis fait partie des rares haïtiens bénéficiant le système mondial de bidiplomation au niveau du troisième cycle universitaire (doctorat). Ce faisant, la soutenance de sa thèse donne lieu à deux diplômes : l’un dans une université canadienne et l’autre dans une université haïtienne. Pour la petite histoire, la bidiplomation est très courante dans les pays…

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Marc LÉPINE, born Gamil Rodrigue LIASS GHARBI, was an Arab and Muslim man.

Born in October 26, 1964, he is a Canadian mass murderer from Montreal, Quebec. On December 6, 1989 (35 years ago tomorrow) , he murdered fourteen (14) women, and wounded another ten (10) women and four (4) men in what is known as the École Polytechnique massacre. It took place at the École Polytechnique de Montréal, an engineering school affiliated with the Université de Montréal.

LÉPINE WAS THE SON of French Canadian nurse Monique Lépine and ALGERIAN (i.e. ARAB & MUSLIM) businessman Rachid Gharbi, WHO WAS ABUSIVE TOWARDS AND CONTEMPTUOUS OF WOMEN.

Let me reiterate that:

***LÉPINE WAS THE SON OF ALGERIAN (i.e. ARAB & MUSLIM) businessman RACHID GHARBI, WHO WAS ABUSIVE TOWARDS AND CONTEMPTUOUS OF WOMEN.***

So. Lépine had been raised from birth in a familial climate of hatred towards women. He was a loner, a loser and - incidentally - an InCel, which i think is important. Marc LÉPINE a.k.a Gamil GHARBI WAS NOT THE PRODUCT OF QUÉBEC SOCIETY AT THE TIME, he was the result of having been raised A MUSLIM WHO also DETESTED WOMEN FANATICALLY because of the noxious influence of his abusive, female-hating father.

ONE MAN (out of 3 million Québec males at the time). ONE GUN. ONE NIGHT. ONE CONTEXT.

I PERSONALLY OBJECT TO THE FETISHISIZING AND CONTINUED COMMEMORATION - STILL, THIRTY-FIVE (35!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) YEARS LATER. A MONUMENT IS WARRANTED, A PLACE NAMED AFTER THE POLTECHNQUE MASSACRE IS ALSO FINE, THE COMMEMORATION BY FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF THE VICTIMS IS NORMAL. WHAT ISN'T NORMAL IS THE ELEVATION OF THIS ONE SINGULAR EVENT TO PAINT A PORTRAIT OF ALL MEN AS 1- WOMEN HATERS; 2- MASS MURDERER; 3- LOSERS; 4- LONERS; 5- INCELS; & 6- PROBABLY ALSO INSANE, TO HAVE DONE WHAT HE DID - killing women "BECAUSE THEY WERE FEMINISTS, NOT because THEY WERE WOMEN.

Marc LÉPINE DID WHAT HE DID ***ALSO BECAUSE HE WAS AN ARAB -AND- THE SON OF AN ABUSIVE MUSLIM MAN***.

WHAT THIS MASSACRE IS CALLED IS A "FEMINISTICIDE", NOT A "FEMINICIDE".

AND ***CONJUGAL MURDERS OF WOMEN BY INTIMATE PARTNERS ARE NOT FEMINICIDES EITHER*** - IF THE MURDEROUS MEN HAD BEEN HOMOSEXUALS, THEY WOULD HAVE KILLED THEIR MALE PARTNERS, THEREFORE IT IS CALLED A "HOMICIDE" & ***CONJUGAL MURDERS ARE HOMICIDES ALSO - THE VICTIM SIMPLY HAPPENS TO BE A WOMAN OR GIRL*** - ***THEY WERE CERTAINLY NOT KILLED BECAUSE THEY WERE WOMEN. ONLY Marc LÉPINE'S VICTIMS WERE VICTIMS OF FEMINICIDES, OR RATHER OF FEMINISTICIDEST***

IT'S A FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCE OF VIEW.

IT WAS AN ACT OF "DOMESTIC TERRORISM" -AND- OF "ISLAMIST TERRORISM" AS WELL AS A MASSACRE OF WOMEN, BECAUSE THEY WERE FEMINISTS.

& I BELIEVE SYSTEMATICALLY TOUTING (CONJUGAL) MURDERS OF GIRLS OR WOMEN AS "FEMINICIDES" IS WRONG, ABUSIVE & DENIGRATES THE VICTIM STATUS OF THE POLYTECHNIQUE 14 - btw, there were also male victims (4 injured, and a couple that committed suicide as a direct result of December 6th, 2024)...

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On the 35th anniversary of The École Polytechnique massacre never forget the 14 women who were killed for being women in science

The École Polytechnique massacre (French: tuerie de l'École polytechnique), also known as the Montreal massacre, was an antifeminist mass shooting that occurred on December 6, 1989 at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in Montreal, Quebec. Fourteen women were murdered; another ten women and four men were injured.

Perpetrator Marc Lépine, armed with a legally obtained Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle and hunting knife, entered a mechanical engineering class at the École Polytechnique. He ordered the women to one side of the classroom, and instructed the men to leave. After claiming that he was "fighting feminism", he shot all nine women in the room, killing six. The shooter then moved through corridors, the cafeteria, and another classroom, specifically targeting women, for just under 20 minutes. He killed eight more women before ending his own life. In total, 14 women were killed, and 14 others were injured.

The massacre is now widely regarded as an anti-feminist attack and representative of wider societal violence against women; the anniversary of the massacre is commemorated as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. After the attack, Canadians debated various interpretations of the events, their significance, and the shooter's motives. Other interpretations emphasized the shooter's abuse as a child or suggested that the massacre was the isolated act of a madman, unrelated to larger social issues

The incident led to more stringent gun control laws in Canada, and increased action to end violence against women. It also resulted in changes in emergency services protocols to shootings, including immediate, active intervention by police. These changes were later credited with minimizing casualties during incidents in Montreal and elsewhere. The massacre remained the deadliest mass shooting in Canada until the 2020 Nova Scotia attacks over 30 years later.[4]

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Timeline

Sometime after 4 p.m. on December 6, 1989, Marc Lépine arrived at the building housing the École Polytechnique, an engineering school affiliated with the Université de Montréal, armed with a Ruger Mini-14 rifle and a hunting knife.[5] He had purchased the gun less than a month earlier on November 21 in a Checkmate Sports store in Montreal. He had told the clerk that he was going to use it to hunt small game.[6] He had been in and around the École Polytechnique building at least seven times in the weeks leading up to December 6.[5]

The perpetrator first sat in the office of the registrar on the second floor for a while, where he was seen rummaging through a plastic bag. He did not speak to anyone, even when a staff member asked if she could help him.[2] He then left the office and was seen in other parts of the building before entering a second-floor mechanical engineering class of about sixty students at about 5:10 p.m.[7] After approaching the student giving a presentation, he asked everyone to stop everything and ordered the women and men to opposite sides of the classroom. No one moved at first, believing it to be a joke until he fired a shot into the ceiling.[8][9]

Lépine then separated the nine women from the approximately fifty men and ordered the men to leave.[10][9] He asked the women whether they knew why they were there; instead of replying, a student asked who he was. He answered that he was fighting feminism.[9][11] One of the students, Nathalie Provost, protested that they were women studying engineering, not feminists fighting against men or marching to prove that they were better. He responded by opening fire on the students from left to right, killing six—Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, and Annie St-Arneault—and wounding three others, including Provost.[9][11] Before leaving the room, he wrote the word "shit" twice on a student project.[10]

The gunman continued into the second-floor corridor and wounded three students before entering another room where he twice attempted to shoot a female student. When his weapon failed to fire, he entered the emergency staircase where he was seen reloading his gun. He returned to the room he had just left, but the students had locked the door; he failed to unlock it with three shots fired into the door. Moving along the corridor, he shot at others, wounding one, before moving towards the financial services office, where he shot and killed Maryse Laganière through the window of the door she had just locked.[12][11]

The perpetrator next went down to the first-floor cafeteria, in which about 100 people were gathered. He shot nursing student Barbara Maria Klucznick near the kitchens and wounded another student, and the crowd scattered. Entering an unlocked storage area at the end of the cafeteria, the gunman shot and killed Anne-Marie Edward and Geneviève Bergeron, who were hiding there. He told a male and female student to come out from under a table; they complied and were not shot.[13]: 30 [11]

The shooter then walked up an escalator to the third floor where he shot and wounded one female and two male students in the corridor. He entered another classroom and told the men to "get out", shooting and wounding Maryse Leclair, who was standing on the low platform at the front of the classroom, giving a presentation.[13]: 26–27  He fired on students in the front row and then killed Maud Haviernick and Michèle Richard who were trying to escape the room, while other students dived under their desks.[11][13]: 30–31  The killer moved towards some of the female students, wounding three of them and killing Annie Turcotte. He changed the magazine in his weapon and moved to the front of the class, shooting in all directions. At this point, the wounded Leclair asked for help; the gunman unsheathed his hunting knife and stabbed her three times, killing her. He took off his cap, wrapped his coat around his rifle, exclaimed, "Oh shit", and then killed himself with a shot to the head, 20 minutes after having begun his attack.[14][13]: 31–32  About 60 unfired cartridges remained in the boxes he carried with him.[14][13]: 26–27 

After briefing reporters outside, Montreal Police director of public relations Pierre Leclair entered the building and found his daughter Maryse's stabbed body.[15][16]

The Quebec and Montreal governments declared three days of mourning.[15] A joint funeral for nine of the women was held at Notre-Dame Basilica on December 11, 1989, and was attended by Governor General Jeanne Sauvé, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Quebec premier Robert Bourassa, and Montreal mayor Jean Doré, along with thousands of other mourners.

The Victims

Geneviève Bergeron (born 1968), civil engineering student

Hélène Colgan (born 1966), mechanical engineering student

Nathalie Croteau (born 1966), mechanical engineering student

Barbara Daigneault (born 1967), mechanical engineering student

Anne-Marie Edward (born 1968), chemical engineering student

Maud Haviernick (born 1960), materials engineering student

Maryse Laganière (born 1964), budget clerk in the École Polytechnique's finance department

Maryse Leclair (born 1966), materials engineering student

Anne-Marie Lemay (born 1967), mechanical engineering student

Sonia Pelletier (born 1961), mechanical engineering student

Michèle Richard (born 1968), materials engineering student

Annie St-Arneault (born 1966), mechanical engineering student

Annie Turcotte (born 1969), materials engineering student

Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz (born 1958), nursing student

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En ce 6 décembre, nous pleurons la perte des 14 femmes qui ont été tuées le 6 décembre 1989 durant la tuerie de l'École Polytechnique. Cette fusillade de masse qui a eu lieu à Montréal, ayant visé les femmes, est une tragédie qui nous rappelle à quel point il est important de lutter pour nos droits et contre la violence misogyne. Alors recueillons-nous, souvenons-nous de ces 14 femmes, honorons-les et, surtout, prenons les mesures nécessaires pour qu'un tel drame ne se reproduise plus.

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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is observed in Canada on December 6 each year. Informally called White Ribbon Day, the day marks the anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre in 1989. As we reflect on the act of senseless violence that claimed the lives of 14 women, we emphasize our dedication to fighting the hatred that inspired the tragedy.

History of National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada honors victims of gender-based violence and those who have died because of it. It is also an opportunity to act and do our part to create a better world. We can overcome gender-based violence by reflecting and learning from the past, relating to survivors, and speaking against violent behavior.

The Canadian Parliament established the day in 1991 to commemorate the 1989 massacre at Polytechnique Montréal, previously École Polytechnique de Montréal. As we mourn the deaths, we must also remember all those who continue to be victims of gender-based violence. Canadians have constructed memorial sites throughout the country in response to the tragedy, ensuring that people are aware of the events, making society aware of how frequently violence against women occurs, and honoring the lives of those who have been killed.

Every act of violence against women is motivated by a perception that women are less human than males. As a result, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women commemorates more than one massacre. It is a call for awareness and change in the face of male violence against women worldwide. According to the United Nations, 35% of women are victims of some form of sexual and physical violence inflicted by an intimate partner or non-partner. This day serves as a reminder of the danger of the power imbalance between men and women worldwide and that we have a responsibility to do something about it.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women timeline

1983

Bill C-127 is Passed

Bill C-127 is issued in Canada, making rape and sexual assault a crime within the context of marriage.

1985

Charter of Rights and Freedoms Activated

In Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms establishes the right to equality, preventing the government from discriminating against people because of their gender or sexual orientation.

1989, 6 December

The École Polytechnique de Montréal Massacre Occurs

An antifeminist shooter murders 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montréal, Canada.

1991

Parliament Establishes the Holiday

The Parliament of Canada commissions the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women to mark the Montréal Massacre’s anniversary.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women FAQs

What are the effects of gender-based violence?

Victims of gender-based violence often suffer reproductive and sexual health issues such as unwanted pregnancies, STDs, traumatic fistula, and unsafe abortions.

What are the common forms of partner violence?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights sexual violence, physical violence, psychological aggression, and stalking as the four most common types of partner violence.

How can we end gender-based violence?

Taking action is the best way to end gender-based violence. Here is how you can do it:

Pay attention to survivors, learn from them, and believe their reports. 

Educate the next generation based on what you’ve learned. 

Learn more about consent.

Identify the signs of physical and sexual abuse. 

Don’t shy away from starting a conversation.

How to Observe National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Research and share information: The only way to win the battle is to know the enemy. Study the history of gender-based violence and share the information to help spread awareness and help those who need it.

Donate to charities: Donate to charities for victims of gender-based violence. Your donations go a long way in helping survivors adjust and cope with trauma.

Join local events: Look up participating organizations around you and join their events. Volunteer your time and lend your voice to the cause.

5 Shocking Facts About Gender-Based Violence

Child brides: Over 15 million girls under 18 get married every year; that is about 28 every minute.

Unwanted advances: Approximately 30% of females report that they were forced into their first sexual experience.

High risk: Females between 15-44 years old are more likely to be victims of domestic violence or rape than car accidents, cancer, or malaria.

High HIV numbers: In 2015, over 58% of HIV infections were attributed to young women and adolescent girls.

One too many: One in every three women worldwide is a victim of sexual or physical violence.

Why National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is Important

It creates awareness: We can’t change it if we don’t talk about it. This observance helps us create awareness about the violence that women suffer at the hands of men.

We leave an impact: We all get to act and stand against discrimination and gender-based violence. Our actions help change society’s attitude towards women and minorities.

To honor the victims: Countless lives are lost to the horrors of gender-based violence every year. This holiday is an opportunity to remember the victims we lost and what they endured.

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They Died Because They Were Women

December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women who were engineering students at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. Their killer was a violent misogynist as is evidenced in his ranting.

We must never forget. They died because they were women.

Geneviève Bergeron

Hélène Colgan

Nathalie Croteau

Barbara Daigneault

Anne-Marie Edward

Maud Haviernick

Maryse Laganière

Maryse Leclair

Anne-Marie Lemay

Sonia Pelletier

Michèle Richard

Annie St-Arneault

Annie Turcotte

Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

Every year I make a social media post of remembrance, but for some this year it is seemingly being censored. Maybe there is a word or phrase that the bots don't like? So I have decided to share my thoughts, remembrance, anger and grief here in my blog.

I am adding the name and face of Giulia Cecchettin to the list of women.

Giulia was a 22 year old Università di Padova engineering student and artist who was murdered by an obsessive ex-boyfriend on November 11th of this year. She had been planning her graduation party when she was attacked, kidnapped and killed. Her killer is a fellow engineering student and he was reportedly angry that she was graduating ahead of him. Her kidnapping and murder has been front page news here in Italy for weeks now. And I see the parallel of the crimes committed against the female engineering students in Montreal and Giulia despite being separated by over three decades. Giulia Cecchettin was laid to rest by her family yesterday with over 10,000 supporters in attendance. Her father and sister eloquently spoke out for change in the wake of this horrific tragedy.

Gender-based violence must be stopped. Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation. In over thirty years nothing has really changed despite new laws that are not fully enforced. Every day women all over our world are killed because they are women, mostly by their intimate partners or ex-partners and other men who are close to them.

Giulia was the 84th victim of femicide in my adopted home this year.

She was not the last.

#violenzasulledonne #violenceagainstwomen

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It has been 34 years (6 December, 1989) since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal. This horrendous act of gender-based violence led our country to declare 6 December as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. ⁠

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Today we mourn the loss and remember the lives of Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz and the countless women whose lives have been lost or impacted by gender-based violence. ⁠

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At home and abroad women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people face unacceptable violence and discrimination. We reaffirm our commitment to the fight against gender-based violence and misogyny - today and every day. ⁠

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To learn more about the National Day of Remembrance and Action of Violence Against Women, please visit https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/16-days/national-day-remembrance.html⁠

📸: Bobanny/WikiCommons

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Floating Illusion / Illusion flottante #reflection #reflet #illusion #wall #mur #windows #fenetre #horizon #sky #ciel #winter #hiver #perspective #cityscape #urbanphotography #building @polymtl #polymtl #architecture #montreal #quebec #canada #mtl #mtlmoments (at Polytechnique Montréal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDB3HjrwiM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Il y a 35 ans, ces 14 jeunes femmes ont été assassinées à l’École Polytechnique de Montréal — parce qu’elles étaient des femmes. Nous n’oublierons pas leurs noms. pic.twitter.com/5qxmRA2m8n— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 6, 2024

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Vers le « Génie humanitaire » en tant qu’approche scientifique : 10 ans de l’ISTEAH en Haïti et 150 ans de Polytechnique Montréal au Canada

L’année 2023 marque les dix (10) ans de l’Institut des Sciences, des Technologies et des Études avancées d’Haïti (ISTEAH) et les cent cinquante (150) ans de Polytechnique Montréal au Canada. À cet effet, l’on s’en souvient que la reconnaissance est la mémoire du cœur. Comment célébrer cette date unique et marquante au Canada et en Haïti ? L’organisation, en date du Mercredi 5 avril 2023, d’un…

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Discover the QS Best Student Cities 2025: Top Destinations for International Students

As the world of education continues to evolve, finding the right university is just one part of the journey for students. The QS Best Student Cities 2025 ranking highlights not only the best universities but also the best cities for student life. This year, London has claimed the top spot for the sixth consecutive year, followed closely by Tokyo and Seoul.

Key Insights:

1,335,878 Indian students are currently studying abroad, and choosing a city that offers a vibrant student experience is crucial. The QS ranking evaluates cities based on affordability, diversity, employment opportunities, student satisfaction, and academic excellence.

Top 10 Best Student Cities 2025

London, England

Top Universities: Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London

Employment Opportunities: 4th globally

Living Expenses: £1,100 - £1,300/month

Tokyo, Japan

Top Universities: University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Waseda University

Desirability: 1st for quality of life

Living Expenses: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000/month

Seoul, South Korea

Top Universities: Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University

Living Expenses: Approx. $6,300/year

Munich, Germany

Top Universities: Technical University of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Living Expenses: Approx. €300/year

Melbourne, Australia

Top Universities: University of Melbourne, Monash University

Living Expenses: $1,400 - $3,920/month

Sydney, Australia

Top Universities: University of Sydney, University of New South Wales

Living Expenses: $1,400 - $4,000/month

Paris, France

Top Universities: Université PSL, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Sorbonne University

Living Expenses: €800 - €1,200/month

Zurich, Switzerland

Top Universities: ETH Zurich, University of Zurich

Living Expenses: CHF 1,500 - CHF 2,500/month

Berlin, Germany

Top Universities: Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin

Living Expenses: €800 - €1,200/month

Montreal, Canada

Top Universities: McGill University, Université de Montréal, Concordia University

Living Expenses: CAD 1,000 - CAD 1,500/month

Conclusion

These rankings provide a comprehensive guide for students seeking an enriching educational experience. With factors like affordability, cultural diversity, and strong employment prospects, these cities are not only great for academic pursuits but also for personal growth and exploration.

Whether you're considering studying abroad or just curious about the best student cities, this list is a valuable resource for making informed decisions!

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35th anniversary of the femicides at Polytechnique: Statement of PolyRemembers (December 5, 2024) Tomorrow, on December 6th, like all Quebecers and Canadians, we will be marking the 35th anniversary of the femicides at Polytechnique. Many of us will be on Mount Royal, where the City of Montreal and the Comité Mémoire are inviting us to pay our respects and honour the memory of our 14 missing daughters, sisters and classmates. At this solemn event, we will be accompanied by many dignitaries, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other members of his government. On this anniversary, we will express our gratitude to the Liberal government which, after years of promises, has finally taken a critical step towards eliminating all assault weapons from circulation, in addition to providing concrete timelines to ban large-capacity magazines, implement a preauthorization process for new firearm models and enact C-21 measures aimed at protecting women and children from gun-related intimate violence. By adopting a second Order in Council banning hundreds of existing assault weapons (and committing to finalizing it in the comings weeks), the government aims to complete the one issued in 2020, which excluded numerous models by virtue of two arbitrary exemptions. In doing so, the Liberal government is demonstrating its commitment to complete the ban and buyback of all assault weapons in Canada – consistent with the wishes of most Canadians. We applaud the list of gun control measures announced today, which demonstrate true political courage to prioritize public safety despite enormous pressures from the gun lobby. These crucial and long-awaited concrete steps to reduce gun violence across Canada honour the memory of the victims of the femicides at Polytechnique as well as countless other Canadians who have lost their lives to gun violence. On December 6th, 2024, we will finally gather with a feeling of relief and a sense accomplishment, knowing that our decades-long campaign and the support of so many partners and Canadians has finally paid off, leading to a comprehensive ban on assault weapons in addition to other concrete changes including a freeze on handgun sales. As we continue to remember the 14 women killed by gun violence in the 1989 Montreal Massacre at Polytechnique, we can now say that their lives and memory have inspired profound and lasting change for greater public safety. We thank Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Public Safety Minister Dominique LeBlanc, Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, along with Liberal MPs Rachel Bendayan and Pam Damoff who both worked tirelessly on this issue. We are now counting on them to finish the job before the next election.