By Canadian Press

Man charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument

Jun 27, 2025 | 4:11 PM

OTTAWA — A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada’s National Holocaust Monument was vandalized earlier this month.

The Ottawa Police Service said in a news release Friday that the man was charged with mischief to a war memorial, mischief exceeding $5,000 and harassment by threatening conduct.

The man is scheduled to appear in court Saturday.

On June 9, the words “FEED ME” were found scrawled in red paint across the face of the monument, with red paint also splashed on other portions of the structure.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “appalled” by the vandalism and that the monument is a space for mourning and remembrance.

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— With files from David Baxter

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025.

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press

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