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| HUNGARY - CANADA May this monument be a lasting symbol of the gratitude of Hungarian refugees who, having escaped after the revolution in Hungary, were welcomed and provided a safe haven to rebuild their lives in Canada. |
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| In 1956, thousands of Hungarians fled reprisals and oppression in their native Hungary. Canada responded with significant humanitarian aid and measures that permitted the rapid resettlement in Canada of almost 40,000 Hungarian refugees within months of the revolution. Fifty years later, this monument was raised to commemorate Canada's response to this desperate situation. The wooden Hungarian "kopjafa" represents nobility, honour, peace, friendship and gratitude. The granite from the Canadian Shield represents the strength of Canada. Erected by the Hungarian Canadian community, the Republic of Hungary and Canadian friends. Dedicated by His Excellency Dénes Tomaj, Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to Canada and Mr. Marcel Beaudry, Chairman of the National Capital Commission on October 4, 2006. |
