The national memorial in Ottawa for the victims of the Holocaust was vandalized, and police said they are investigating.
The monument, sitting on Wellington Street where many government buildings including Parliament Hill are located, was splashed with red paint and the words “Feed me” written on it.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) said the act of vandalism was carried out during the night of June 8 to 9, and that its Hate and Bias Crime Unit is leading the investigation. Police encouraged the public to send in tips.
The vandalism, taking place in a context where acts of anti-Semitism have increased in frequency, prompted a flurry of reactions from politicians and advocates….