Ottawa, Ontario - Public Services and Procurement Canada
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, formally announced the relocation of the Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture. Representatives of the families of Terry Fox and artist John Hooper were also in attendance.
The Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture has been a feature of Ottawa's downtown landscape since its installation in 1983. The iconic artwork was created by renowned Canadian artist John Hooper and now sits on Sparks Street, along the path of Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope, where it will continue to inspire generations to come. Rich in historical significance, the new location is on the route that Terry Fox ran during the Ottawa portion of his Marathon of Hope on Canada Day in 1980.
The sculpture was relocated to accommodate construction for the Block 2 portion of the Parliamentary Precinct rehabilitation project. In June 2024, a team of experts from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) completed the relocation of the sculpture to its new home. This historic location will help enrich the visitor experience at the Sparks Street Pedestrian Mall.
PSPC remains committed to working in partnership with the City of Ottawa to renew the Parliamentary Precinct in a way that works for the City, Ottawa residents, and the people who work in the area.
