Veterans Affairs Canada issued a statement, saying Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) underwent emergency surgery Nov. 1 in Ottawa for a sudden and serious, but non-life-threatening medical issue. He is expected to make a full recovery, but will be away from the House of Commons for several days. O’Regan anticipates being in Ottawa to … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) announced that Veterans Affairs Canada has opened an additional service location in Saguenay, Que. The new service location will provide increased support to Veterans and their families in the Saguenay area. Up to ten staff will serve approximately 1465 Veterans and their families from the new location. … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) issued the following statement regarding the commemorative plaque unveiled in honour of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent: “On this day three years ago, Canadians learned that Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent was killed while on duty at home, on Canadian soil. That senseless tragedy is etched in … Read more
November 10 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Passchendaele. In early November, the Government of Canada will send an official delegation to Belgium to attend ceremonies and events commemorating Canadian contributions in the First World War. The delegation will include Veterans, youth, and representatives of regimental and Indigenous organizations. A contingent of … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) visited with students at Charlottetown Rural High School in PEI to unveil this year’s Veterans’ Week poster and highlight the sacrifices and contributions made by Canadian service men and women—past and present. Veterans’ Week 2017, observed from November 5 to 11, marks the centennial of Canada’s participation … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Sherry Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne, Que.) announced a new partnership agreement with Maison Paul Triquet and the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale. The new arrangement improves and expands Veteran access to long term care at Maison Paul Triquet. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-4649.
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) ssued the following statement in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week: “This year, we mark Canada’s 25th Mental Illness Awareness Week. It is an important week, not only for Veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) issued a challenge to corporate Canada and the Public Service to recognize the valuable skills Veterans have acquired through the Canadian Armed Forces and to help welcome them into the civilian workforce. O’Regan also announced the launch of the Veterans in the Public Service Unit while addressing … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) addressed participants at the eighth annual Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research Forum. O’Regan met with leading Canadian and international researchers, academics and experts on military and Veteran health. Hosted by the CIMVHR, the Forum focused on research and rehabilitation related to mental and physical … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) issued the following statement regarding the contributions of Métis Veterans: “Those who have proudly served in Canada’s armed forces have proven time and again that personal sacrifice in the face of injustice and tyranny can literally change the world. That was true a century ago at … Read more
