Veterans Affairs Canada is pleased to present the “Three Seconds of Light” sound and light show at Place des Héros in Arras, France. The free bilingual show will be presented nightly at 9 p.m. CET (21:00) from April 5 to 12, and is one of many commemorative activities taking place in France to mark the 100th anniversary … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced that, all veterans with a Disability Award from Veterans Affairs Canada will receive an additional, tax-free, lump sum payment. As announced in Budget 2016, the maximum Disability Award is increasing from $314,723.89 to $360,000. This measure comes into effect on April 1, 2017. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-4649.
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement to announce Veterans Affairs Canada’s social media and web strategy celebrating diversity within Canada’s military: “At Veterans Affairs Canada, we believe that diversity is one of Canada’s greatest strengths. We also believe that Canada’s military history is best told through the stories of those men … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement to mark International Women’s Day in Canada: “Once again, Canadians join the world in marking International Women’s Day. At Veterans Affairs Canada, we remember the many achievements and contributions women have made in service to their country. During the Second World War, women filled the … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) visited Parkwood Institute to deliver handcrafted Valentine’s Day cards to Veterans. Veterans Affairs Canada has been delivering valentines to Veterans since 1996. Hehr also announced a new partnership arrangement that expands Veterans’ access to long term care at Parkwood Institute. Veterans eligible for financial support from Veterans Affairs Canada … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement on the occasion of Black History Month: “February is Black History Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate achievements and contributions that Black Canadians have made to enrich the culture of our diverse nation. Throughout our history, Black Canadians have a long tradition of serving in … Read more
Liberal MP Don Rusnak (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Ont.) was joined by veterans, their families and local officials for the reopening of the Veterans Affairs Canada office in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) also delivered remarks. The Thunder Bay office will employ approximately seven staff, who will serve approximately 1,700 … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced that Veterans Affairs Canada has opened an additional service location in Fredericton, N.B. to better serve veterans and their families. The office in Fredericton will be in place for the foreseeable future; however, the Department may explore options to relocate the Fredericton service location to provide service closer to Base Gagetown. The full … Read more
Veterans, their families and local officials joined Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) for the reopening of the Veterans Affairs Canada office in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Charlottetown office will employ approximately seven staff who will serve approximately 2,100 Veterans in the area. Staff at the office will answer questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement to mark the 75thanniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong: “Tomorrow marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Hong Kong, an important and solemn chapter in Canada’s long military history. On this day, we take time to honour and remember the brave … Read more
