Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI), Liberal MP Alaina Lockhart (Fundy Royal, N.B.) and Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John-Rothesay, N.B.), announced funding for the Shaping Purpose Pan-Canadian Transitioning Veteran and Domestic Partner Study. Shaping Purpose was awarded $750,000 over five years in funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund as part of the 2018-19 application … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to six recipients from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec to recognize their outstanding contributions to Veterans, their communities and their country. The Commendation is awarded annually to exceptional Canadians who have contributed in a distinguished manner to the care and well-being of Veterans and/or … Read more
The National Capital Commission Board of Directors granted Federal Land Use Approval of the proposed LeBreton Flats location in Ottawa for the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan. Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) made the following statement: “Canadians recognize the incredible dedication that our service men and women, and civilians, made while … Read more
In Normandy, France, Veterans Affairs Canada held a ceremony at Juno Beach to commemorate all those who fought on D-Day and in the Battle of Normandy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) attended the ceremony. In Halifax, N.S., a ceremony was … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued a statement to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: “In the days after the assault on Juno Beach, Canadian troops withstood fierce counterattacks. We live in a country strong and free today thanks in … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) participated in several events and ceremonies in Italy to commemorate Canadian soldiers and their contributions during the Second World War’s Italian Campaign. The Minister committed 50,000 dollars to help fund the “Canadian Heroes Square” in honour of Canadian soldiers in Ortona, Italy. The full release can be found online. … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) visited the headquarters of The Canadian Virtual Hospice in Winnipeg, Man. The Canadian Virtual Hospice is working with Veterans Affairs Canada, grief experts, Veterans and their families to develop a series of online learning modules in both official languages that are tailored to the unique grief experience of Canadian Veterans … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued the following statement: “More than a century ago today, during the First World War, the Canadian Corps advanced on the German defensive positions on Vimy Ridge in northern France. The Canadian assault began early on Easter Monday, April … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) launched the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy at VIA Rail’s Pacific Central Train Station in Vancouver, joined by Normandy veterans, youth, honoured guests and Canadian Armed Forces members. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) met with three organizations receiving funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund in 2018 during a recent visit to Edmonton. MacAulay discussed the unique initiatives the three Edmonton-based organizations are undertaking. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
