On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.), Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson (Charleswood–St. James–Assiniboia–Headingley, Man.) took part in the reopening of the Veterans Affairs Canada office in Brandon, Man. The Brandon office is the second of nine Veterans Affairs offices to be reopened across the country by May 2017. The full release is … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to 11 Ontario residents, honouring their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans. Through their efforts, they provide invaluable support to the Veteran community, promoting greater awareness of the sacrifices and achievements of Canada’s Veterans and dedicating themselves to Veteran care. The full … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement: “Over the past two days, I, along with Parliamentary Secretary McCrimmon, and senior departmental officials, have had the invaluable opportunity to meet with Veterans, Veterans’ organizations, Advisory Group members and other stakeholder groups to talk about important and pressing issues for Veterans and their families. … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement: “The Prime Minister gave us a clear mandate to serve Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. I can tell you in no uncertain terms that I believe in my responsibility as Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence.” He … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to Ontario residents for their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans. Through their efforts, these citizens provide invaluable support to the Veteran community, promoting greater awareness of the sacrifices and achievements of Canada’s Veterans and dedicating themselves to Veteran care. The … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) held a meet and greet with veterans, their families and newly hired frontline and support staff, including case managers to provide an update on the commitments to improve the lives of Veterans and their families. The Department has made significant progress by: enhancing financial benefits and wellness programs; opening new and reopening Veterans … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced that as of Aug. 31, 2016, Veterans Affairs Canada will provide an enhanced level of service and outreach to veterans and their families in the territories and other northern communities. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) joined Veterans and their families in Surrey, British Columbia, to announce that a new Veterans Affairs Canada office will open by May 2017. The new Surrey office will be located on the 3rd floor at 13479 108th Avenue, Surrey, B.C., and once opened, will employ approximately 21 staff who … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to the following British Columbia residents, honouring their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans: Mr. Cameron Black, Port Moody Mr. Sean Black, Port Moody Mr. J. Larry Boyd, Gibsons Mr. Gordon Fergus, Surrey Mr. Alan Fox, Maple Ridge Mr. Henry … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) joined veterans and their families in Prince George, British Columbia, to announce that the previously closed Veterans Affairs Canada office will reopen by May 2017. The new Prince George office will be located on the 4th floor at 299 Victoria Street, and once opened, will employ approximately five staff … Read more
