Canadians are being given the opportunity to voice their opinions on a plan to build 75 wind turbines off the D-Day beaches in France.

A French commission holding public consultations on the project says the historical significance of the sites fully justifies the participation of any Canadian, British and American nationals who may have concerns.

The proposed turbines will be about 10 kilometres off the shore of Juno Beach, where 359 Canadians died during the D-Day attacks that marked a turning point in the Second World War.

The entire proposal rankles at least one Canadian who fought at Juno Beach.

Roy E. Eddy says he's personally very much against the plan because he thinks the project is going to be disrespectful to the memory of those who died.

The federal government says it understands and shares the concerns of those who fought for freedom.

"I have asked my senior officials to monitor this situation closely and report back to me as this open consultation process continues," Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney said in a statement.

The consultations in France run till July 20.

Canadians can write in their opinions and register for updates on the debates being held over the project