National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2025

Today, we remember the 14 women whose lives were taken at l’École Polytechnique in Montreal and we honour all those who have been lost to gender-based violence.

This day is a reminder of the ongoing impacts of gender-based violence in our communities. Women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people continue to face disproportionate risk simply because of their gender.

In Waterloo, we reaffirm our commitment to ending gender-based violence in all its forms and to working toward a community where everyone can live in safety and dignity.