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It was unveiled on 30 June 2010 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. Peterson had performed for Elizabeth in Toronto, during celebrations of her Golden Jubilee in 2002. The Queen met Peterson's wife, Kelly Peterson, and his daughter, Celine, at the unveiling ceremony and the Montreal Jubilation Choir performed his composition "Hymn to Freedom". Kelly Peterson said that her reaction to the statue was, "like walking in and seeing him. It's amazing how it works like that", and that it was, "an overwhelming honour for Oscar. I'm so proud and pleased about that".
Elizabeth II Toronto Golden Jubilee Queen of Canada