Canada is set to erect its very own memorial to victims of Communism. You may think that's rather peculiar seeing a memorial like that would commemorate overseas events that have no direct connection to Canadian history.
But what's really curious is that the memorial is set to be of mammoth proportions and be located smack dab in the middle of Canadian capital. Moreover, the project is racing full speed ahead despite overwhelming and widespread opposition.
First announced in mid 2013 construction work on the monument site is already underway. That is despite the fact that the planned monument is highly unpopular. In May 77 percent of Canadians and 83 percent of Ottawans opposed the construction. Moreover, it has been blasted by architectural associations, legal experts , the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,the mayor of Ottawa and the Ottawa city council.
Indeed, every aspect of the memorial, from its size, location, cost, design and intent has come under fire. Little wonder since the memorial itself would appear as a giant neo-Stalinists slab of concrete, and before revision was actually going to overshadow Canada's all-important National War Memorial honoring Canada's role in WWI and WWII.
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