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Commemorative Framework. Commemoration is an intentional act of acknowledging the memory of people, places, events and ideas. It can include positive and honorific celebrations of the past and present, as well as acknowledgements of tragic, controversial and shameful dimensions of history and culture. Public commemorations – such as the ...
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Public commemorative acts – which include the construction of memorials and monuments and the rituals conducted at them – draw at least some of their significance and their ongoing resonance from contemporary narratives and agendas. As James Young (1993) observes, memorials appear to remember everything but their own past.
- Martin Kerby, Margaret Baguley, Richard Gehrmann, Alison Bedford
- 2021
An ongoing challenge for the HSMBC has been the public perception that designations and commemorative plaques are positive and honourific celebrations of persons, places and events. At times, public perception has conflated the purpose of HSMBC plaques with that of commemorative statues or the names of buildings which honour someone for their achievement and legacy.
Jan 20, 2023 · In the summer of 2022, acting in response to Mayor John Tory’s request, city staff proposed a transformative “Commemorative Framework” (CF). The idea was to provide broad guidelines on how Toronto should deal with the naming of streets and squares, public buildings, and in approving public monuments.
- Table of Contents
- 1. Application
- 2. Context
- 3. Policy Objective
- 4. Policy Requirements
- 5. Approach
- 6. Enquiries
1.Application
2.Context
3.Policy Objective
4.Policy Requirements
5.Mandatory evaluation criteria
6.Approach
5.1 Site selection and land use review and approval
5.1.1 The site selection process must ensure that the commemorative monument is appropriate for the character, significance and environment of the site. The symbolic and unique importance of the commemoration must be enhanced by virtue of association with the selected site. 5.1.2 Canadian Heritage will work with the NCC and other federal departments to identify appropriate sites based on Canada’s Capital Commemorations Potential Site Inventory managed by the NCC, in consultation with the proponent. The Government of Canada will provide the site if the commemoration is to be located on federal lands. Canadian Heritage will assist the proponent in negotiations with the federal department or agency that is responsible for the land, or other third parties for the use of a preferred site. Different terms and conditions will apply depending on the site that is chosen. 5.1.3 Once a potential commemoration site is identified and is granted Federal Land Use Approval by the NCC, the site will be set aside for a predetermined period of time to allow the proponent to develop the project and carry out fundraising. The site can only be set aside for a maximum of three years after which the Land Use Approval is considered null and void.
5.2 Funding and costs
5.2.1 Proponents are responsible for the funding of their commemorative monument. In most cases, this will require the proponent to engage in fundraising activities. All costs associated with project are the responsibility of the proponent including project management, site investigations, site decontamination, design conception, design development, construction, installation and perpetual care. Perpetual care includes regular inspection, regular maintenance and rehabilitation repairs. It is also the proponent’s responsibility to ensure that the project budget is adhered to during the concept, design and construction phases of the commemoration. 5.2.2 Canadian Heritage and any other federal entity involved in the project must be satisfied that the budget and funding are reasonable and appropriate for the scope of the project. At the project initiation stage, the proponent is required to prepare a letter of intent to outline the commitment to raise funds for the project. The letter will also acknowledge the estimated cost and proposed completion date. Once Canadian Heritage is satisfied that the proponent is able to complete the fundraising, the design stage can begin. A design competition may commence after 80% of the overall budget is in place. Fundraising must be completed before the project moves forward to its implementation phase. A letter acknowledging proof of funding must be provided to Canadian Heritage before fabrication and construction may proceed. 5.2.3 Canadian Heritage reserves the right to apply a 15% project management fee in cases where it determines that the nature and scope of the project will require substantial project management. In addition, to offset the costs of perpetual maintenance and preservation of the commemorative work, the proponent will be asked to contribute to a repair reserve fund managed by the entity responsible for the land. The amount will be equal to a minimum of 10% of the total cost of the monument, including but not limited to the artistic elements and all on-site construction and landscaping, subject to negotiation with the responsible entity.
5.3 Design review and approval
5.3.1 The design approval process seeks to ensure that the planning and design of the commemorative project is advanced in a manner that contributes to the context of Canada’s Capital Region. 5.3.2 Initiation of design development follows the approval of the commemoration subject by Canadian Heritage and the NCC’s approval of the site via Federal Land Use Approval. Unless agreed otherwise, the proponent is responsible for the development of plans, designs, models, site-specific studies, environmental studies and presentation materials necessary to obtain Federal Design Approval. Canadian Heritage and the NCC will provide assistance and advice at all stages of the project, including the development of design criteria, assistance with design competitions, if deemed appropriate, and the selection of an appropriate design. 5.3.3 If the proponent submits a proposal for a new commemorative monument with an existing concept or sculpture, the design development phase focuses on the refinement of the concept/sculpture and its integration into the selected site. 5.3.4 A national design competition would be required in the case of major commemorations, to ensure quality of design and excellence of design in keeping with the significance of Canada’s Capital Region. A design competition also provides unique opportunities for the Canadian artistic community to participate in the development of national commemorations. Canadian Heritage determines, in consultation with the NCC, if a national design competition is required, depending on the scope and scale of the commemoration. The proponent is responsible for seeking the services of experts to manage the design competition and the subsequent detailed design development phase. 5.3.5 The design should be an artistic expression of high quality. 5.3.6 Designs must be presented to the NCC for comment and advice, and refined by proponents in accordance with the comments received. Federal Design Approval authority rests with the NCC’s Board of Directors.
Canadians are welcome to submit their commemorative proposals or ask questions about this policy by contacting Canadian Heritage.
Designated Place and commemorative intent are established by the Minister as specified in the Historic Sites and Monuments Act, usually on the advice of the HSMBC. Owners of national historic sites and other stakeholders are often intensely interested in what was designated and the reasons for the site's designation.
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