Veterans, their families and local officials gathered for the reopening of the Veterans Affairs Canada office in Saskatoon, Sask. The Saskatoon office will employ approximately seven staff who will serve approximately 2,900 veterans in the area. Staff at the office will answer questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange pension medical examinations; and, assist veterans to … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) and the Canadian Football League Commissioner, Jeffrey Orridge, presented the Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award to Matt Black, Defensive Back for the Toronto Argonauts. The award is a highlight of the Shaw CFL Awards every year. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-4649. Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to nine British Columbia residents, honouring their contributions to remembrance and to the service of Canada’s Veterans. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468 .
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced a new reimbursement policy on cannabis for medical purposes. The new policy establishes a reimbursement limit of three grams per day of cannabis for medical purposes sold by licensed producers or the equivalent value in fresh marijuana or cannabis oil. Understanding that any transition can be challenging, … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced Government of Canada plans to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the First World War in France and Canada in April 2017. Official commemorative ceremonies will take place at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, the National War Memorial in Ottawa and … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) joined Park In Kyu, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, at the annual “Turn to Busan” wreath-laying ceremony to honour and pay respect to those that served and died in the Korean War. The … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement on the occasion of Remembrance Day 2016: “Every year on Remembrance Day, Canadians come together at memorials and local cenotaphs to honour those who have served and continue to serve our great country. More than 2.3 million Canadians have served in our armed forces since … Read more
Veterans, their families and local officials today joined Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna–Lake Country, B.C.) for the reopening of the Veterans Affairs Canada office in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Kelowna office will employ approximately nine staff who will serve approximately 3,500 Veterans in the area. Staff at the office will answer questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange pension … Read more
Pierre Guimond, Minister-Counselor of Political Affairs, Embassy of Canada in France, joined Canadian and French citizens and officials for a ceremony of remembrance at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial. Guimond was joined at the event by Odile Bureau, sous-préfète of Péronne and representative of the French Republic. Guimond stated “The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial reminds us of our duty … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) joined George Furey, Speaker of the Senate of Canada and Geoff Regan, Speaker of the House of Commons, for a special remembrance ceremony in the Senate Chamber. The Senate ceremony of remembrance is a signature event and marks the beginning of Veterans’ Week in Canada. This annual commemorative ceremony … Read more
