Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced the successful bidder for a contract to develop a new online tool that will help caregivers of veterans with physical and mental health conditions. Saint Elizabeth Health Care has been awarded the contract, valued at approximately $383,000, to design, develop and deliver an e-learning program for caregivers of … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to the following Newfoundland and Labrador residents, honouring their contributions in the service of Canada’s veterans: Charles Andrews, Port de Grave George Cake, Corner Brook Ross Petten, Port de Grave Ben Rowsell, Corner Brook James Sheppard, Rencontre East Dr. Carla Wells, Corner Brook David … Read more
Veterans and their families joined Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to officially re-open the first of nine Veterans Affairs Offices to be opened across the country. The office, located at 1 Regent Square in Corner Brook, is the first of nine offices that will re-open in Charlottetown, PE; Sydney, NS; … Read more
A ceremony of remembrance was held July 2 at the Courcelette Canadian Memorial, the scene of Canadian soldiers’ initial success in the long and costly struggle that was the Battle of the Somme one hundred years ago. Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.), George Furey, Speaker of the Senate, Lawrence Cannon, Ambassador of Canada … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced plans for an official Government of Canada delegation to travel to France to mark the 100th anniversaries of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel. The delegation includes Veterans, youth from Newfoundland and Labrador, representatives of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and the Royal 22e Régiment, the Department … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to 11 Greater Toronto Area residents, honouring their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans. The full list of recipients is available online. Call 613-996-4649. Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued a statement: “In last year’s election campaign, we … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) spoke at the Royal Canadian Legion’s 46th Dominion Convention in St. John’s to highlight the Government of Canada’s support for Canada’s ill and injured veterans and how Budget 2016 will enhance that support. The full release is available online. Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) joined Lindsay Peach, vice-president of Integrated Health for … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) spoke to local community leaders in Calgary to highlight the Government of Canada’s support for Canada’s ill and injured Veterans and how Budget 2016 will enhance that support. Some of these measures include increasing the Disability Award to a maximum of $360,000, increasing the Earnings Loss Benefit to 90 … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) spoke with veterans and community leaders in Regina to highlight the Government of Canada’s support for Canada’s ill and injured veterans and how budget 2016 will enhance that support. o help Veterans and their families as they transition from military to civilian life, Veterans Affairs Canada will build … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) concluded a two-day Stakeholder Summit inOttawa with a live town hall event on Facebook and an announcement of ongoing consultations with Canadians and Veterans from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Hehr launched a “Have Your Say” online engagement tool to further involve Veterans, stakeholders and Canadians in a constructive dialogue on Veterans’ issues … Read more
