The Petition

Petition to the Government of Canada to Establish Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day

Canadian federal lawmaker Jenny Kwan has re-appealed to the Canadian government to designate Dec. 13 as Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day in the country. MP Jenny Kwan pointed out that there is no question that this issue goes beyond partisan politics. This is about the formal recognition of atrocities, learning from history, and paying tribute to those impacted.

“This is not only to commemorate the victims and survivors, but in the aim of preventing such atrocities from happening again. The Nanjing Massacre is often referred to as a ‘forgotten Holocaust’. It is incumbent on us to ensure that atrocities of this magnitude are not forgotten,” she said.

“It is my hope that the government will work with me to ensure that history is not ignored, that the Nanjing Massacre is not a ‘forgotten holocaust,’ and for the Canadian government to recognize this December 13, and each Dec. 13 moving forward, as Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day,” added the lawmaker in her statement on April 19, 2018.

With over 100 community organizations, Canada ALPHA supports the signature campaign for the Petition to the Government of Canada to Establish Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day. Please sign the online Petition and/or help collect supporters with the paper Petition Form.