Canada and the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
- In 2009, Canada became a member of the International Holocaust Rememberance Alliance (IHRA) and became the chair in 2013.
- During its Chairmanship, Canada introduced several things including the 'National Award for Excellence in Holocaust Education', a research guide utilizing materials from the National Library and Archives, and they supported Canadian Holocaust survivor testimonies through funding.
- This Government of Canada Publication is an evaluation of Canada's membership in the IHRA with the purpose of determining how Canada's involvement has influenced education, remembrance, and research regarding the Holocaust.
Citation
Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Evaluation Division. Evaluation of Canada's Membership in the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. May 2015. https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/cic/Ci4-135-2015-eng.pdf
Further Readings
For more information on Canada's involvement with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/canada-holocaust/international-remembrance-alliance.html
& https://www.holocaustremembrance.com/member-countries/canada
Overlapping Topics
Culture, Religion & Ethnicity
Policy Sub-Topic
Policy Type
Department Report