This Veterans’ Week, November 5 to 11, the Government of Canada encourages the public to take in key commemorative events in the Ottawa area to mark the 100th anniversary of Canada’s Hundred Days and the Armistice, and remember those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. A full list of events is available online.
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) issued the following statement: “I wish to thank the Ombudsman for bringing to our attention that our disability pension adjustment calculations didn’t accurately reflect a change to personal tax exemptions. When we learned about this discrepancy, we took action and corrected the calculation. After a … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) issued the following statement on the national Stakeholder Summit: “The national summit is an important opportunity for Veterans Affairs Canada to hear from Veterans, Veterans’ organizations, advisory group members and other stakeholder groups. This summit builds on what we have learned at the more than 40 … Read more
The Government of Canada created the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund to support the creation of innovative services, supports and projects to help Veterans to make smoother transitions to their life after service. Applications for the 2018-2019 year of funding closed in June 2018 and Veterans Affairs Canada has selected 21 projects across Canada that will … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued the following statement in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week: “This week we mark Mental Illness Awareness Week and the first anniversary of the Joint Suicide Prevention Strategy. This important week raises awareness of mental health … Read more
Veterans Affairs Canada held events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Canal du Nord that took place during Canada’s Hundred Days and the First World War and to honour Victoria Cross recipient, Milton F. Gregg. The full release is available online.
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) issued the following statement on the 11th annual Canada Army Run: “In its 11th year, the Canada Army Run continues to inspire Canadians and members of the Canadian Armed Forces. It is an opportunity for Military members and civilians to come together in the spirit of community and … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued the following statement to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Britain: “During the Battle of Britain, Canadian aviators serving with squadrons of Spitfire and Hurricane fighter planes repeatedly withstood the Luftwaffe, Germany’s air force. Their continued … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) issued a statement: “The Government of Canada and the plaintiff Ray Toth have reached an agreement in principle to settle the class proceeding in Toth v. Her Majesty the Queen, bringing the parties closer to the end of a legal action that began over four years … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued the following statement to mark the 75th anniversary of the invasion of the Italian mainland: “Following the success of Operation Husky and the liberation of Sicily in the summer of 1943, Canadian troops joined Allied forces in … Read more
