8. Which Canadian city was the location of the École Polytechnique massacre?
Toronto
Quebec City
Montreal
Vancouver
Answer
The École Polytechnique massacre, a tragic event in Canadian history, occurred in Montreal. On December 6, 1989, a gunman specifically targeted female engineering students at the École Polytechnique de Montréal, resulting in the deaths of fourteen women. This senseless act of violence remains etched in the collective memory of the nation, serving as a grim reminder of the urgent need to combat violence against women and promote gender equality.
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9. How old was Marc Lépine when he committed the massacre at École Polytechnique?
10. What was Marc Lépine's birth name?
11. How many women were murdered during the École Polytechnique massacre?
12. In what year did Marc Lépine change his name, stating "hatred of his father" as the reason?
On what date did Marc Lépine pass away?
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