Item - 2019.NY10.19

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on November 5, 2019 and was adopted without amendment.

NY10.19 - Anti Fascism Plaque/ Monument - Earl Bales Park

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Ward:: 6 - York Centre

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Directed Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to report back by the first quarter of 2020 with a plan to install a stone and plaque that recognizes the fight against fascism, to be located at Earl Bales Park.

Origin

(November 1, 2019) Memo from Councillor James Pasternak

Summary

Councillor Pasternak would like to support a community request to install a commemorative stone in Earl Bales Park. The plaque on the stone will recognize the efforts and sacrifices of everyone who fought fascism during WWII (1939-1945).

The Second World War was a seven-year-long battle against fascism, a threat spreading quickly through Europe and beyond. It took enormous sacrifices from Allied countries, which included Canada, to defeat the Axis powers that jeopardized democratic societies.

The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary since the defeat of the Axis powers. In light of this, it is vital to uphold the values of liberty, equality and justice. Once again we must commemorate fallen warriors and civilians in addition to those who survived in the fight for our freedom.

Background Information

(November 1, 2019) Memo from Councillor James Pasternak on an Anti Fascism Plaque/ Monument at Earl Bales Park
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-139720.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)