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Recognition of the Roma Genocide
Recognition, official texts
At the federal level, the Government of Canada observes Holocaust Memorial Day − Yom HaShoah, the date of which is determined each year according to the Jewish lunar calendar. The date commemorates the death of millions of Jews, as well as other victims, including Roma.
The commemoration day was established in 2003, when the Canadian Parliament passed the Holocaust Memorial Day Act, and was celebrated for the first time in 2004.
Data (camps locations, Remembrance places, measures etc.)
Canada's territory has not been affected by the Holocaust. There is no particular data on the Roma Genocide.
Specialised institution, commission, research centre etc., dealing with this issue
There is no specialised institution dealing with the Roma Genocide in Canada.
Official initiatives (campaigns, actions, projects, commemoration days, museums)
The Government of Canada acknowledges Roma and Sinti victims within the context of its Holocaust remembrance activities.
There are no memorial days supported by the Government that specifically commemorate other victims of the Nazi Era. Since 2009, the Government of Canada has officially observed 23rd August as Black Ribbon Day to commemorate victims of both National Socialism and Communism in Europe.