Armenians of Canada commemorated victims of the Armenian Genocide.

During a special ceremony held in the city of Cambridge, Armenian young people said they will continue to commemorate the day and push for recognition, CTV reports.

“We need to remember these things so that it’s not repeated… to Armenians or any other race,” says J.P. Assadourian of the Armenian National Committee, Cambridge chapter.

Canadian Prime Minister issued a statement on the anniversary saying 96 years ago the Armenian people experienced terrible suffering and loss of life.

“We must never forget the lessons of history. Nor should we allow the enmities of history to divide us,” the statement reads.

Canada officially recognized the 1915 Armenian Genocide back in 2006.