Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued a statement in response to the 2016 Spring Reports of the Auditor General of Canada. The full statement is available online.
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) and National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued the following statement in recognition of Mental Health Week: “This week, May 2 to 8, we mark the 65th anniversary of Mental Health Week in Canada – an annual national event that offers practical ways to maintain and improve mental health and encourages … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) and National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued the following statement today regarding the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, which took place during the Korean War: “Today we remember the legacy of those who fought in the Battle of Kapyong. It is regarded … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) addressed Canada’s Korean War Veterans in a wreath-laying ceremony and reception at the Canadian War Museum to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong. “Today, we join together to keep alive the memory of those who sacrificed so much so that the next generation can support the deeply held Canadian … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) announced a new initiative to broaden engagement with stakeholders. Six ministerial advisory groups are being put in place as part of his commitment to improve transparency and support consultation to address important Veterans’ issues. The six advisory groups will focus on policy, service excellence, mental health, families, care and support … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) and National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued the following statement commemorating Vimy Ridge Day: “Today we remember the Battle of Vimy Ridge, fought over four days beginning April 9, 1917, which many believe marked Canada’s coming of age as a nation. Of the 100,000 … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement to mark the 25th anniversary of the Liberation of Kuwait: “On this day in 1991, following an intense six-week military offensive, a United Nations-authorized international coalition successfully liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. More than 4,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served in the Persian Gulf … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued a statement on the 71st anniversary of the end of Canada’s participation in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War: “On this anniversary, we remember the difficult battles Canadians had to face as they fought their way to the north of Italy against some of … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement to mark Black History Month in Canada: “The year 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first large Black military unit in Canadian history. At a time when prejudice made it difficult for Black Canadians to … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) issued the following statement on the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong: “Nearing the end of 1941, Canadians were called to join our Allies in the defence of Hong Kong. Though vastly outnumbered, and facing grim odds, the bravery shown by Canadian soldiers under such dire circumstances represents … Read more
