Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact

Statement by the Prime Minister on Black Ribbon Day

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 23, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe, also known as Black Ribbon Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 23, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe, also known as Black Ribbon Day:
    "Today, we join people around the world to pay tribute to the victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe.
  • "On this day in 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
  • This alliance, which led to the violent political and territorial rearrangement of Eastern and Central Europe, caused immense suffering.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I invite all Canadians to remember the victims of Black Ribbon Day and all those who lost their lives to authoritarian and totalitarian regimes, past and present.

Datapred Raises Series A From JOIN Capital

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Friday, April 10, 2020

"We are especially thankful for Join Capital's willingness to stick with the process and pull this investment off in today's difficult circumstances."

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  • "We are especially thankful for Join Capital's willingness to stick with the process and pull this investment off in today's difficult circumstances."
  • Sebastian von Ribbentrop, Partner at JOIN Capital, will join the Datapred board as part of this funding deal.
  • JOIN Capital is a Berlin-based, early-stage VC firm investing in the European Neue Industry.
  • For additional information on Join Capital, please contact [email protected] .

Statement by First Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Jourová ahead of the Europe-Wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes

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Monday, August 26, 2019

The signature of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union on this day in 1939 opened a dark chapter in European history.

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  • The signature of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union on this day in 1939 opened a dark chapter in European history.
  • A time during which citizens were neither free to make their own decisions nor had a say on political choices.
  • Tens of millions of victims were deported, tortured and murdered under totalitarian regimes in Europe.
  • Even after the end of World War II, many Europeans continued for decades to suffer under totalitarian regimes.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Black Ribbon Day

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Friday, August 23, 2019

/CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Black Ribbon Day, the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe:

Key Points: 
  • /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Black Ribbon Day, the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe:
    OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 23, 2019 "Today, we join people around the world to pay tribute to the survivors and victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe.
  • "Black Ribbon Day marks the sombre anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
  • They, along with their children and grandchildren, have helped build the strong, diverse, and prosperous country we all call home.
  • It is in their name that we will continue to defend human rights, and uphold the inherent dignity of every human being."

Statement by the Prime Minister on Black Ribbon Day

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

OTTAWA, Aug. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Black Ribbon Day, the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Aug. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Black Ribbon Day, the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe:
    "On this day in 1939, days before the beginning of the Second World War, Nazi Germany and Stalin's Soviet Union signed the notorious Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
  • "These corrupt regimes used the pact as a tool to invade and gain control over Europe and its people.
  • The aggression that followed caused immense suffering, as millions of people were senselessly murdered and robbed of their basic human rights.
  • It is with their stories in mind that we will continue to promote and protect human rights, freedom, and democracy."