Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) and a delegation of members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment are in Gallipoli to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. The delegation is participating in ceremonies to honour those who lost their lives on the Gallipoli Peninsula during the First … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) delivered the opening remarks at the ANAVETS’ 9th Biennial Provincial Command Convention, in British Columbia. ANAVETS is Canada’s oldest veterans’ organization. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-4649. The Government of Canada marked the 100th anniversary of the Second Battle of Ypres during a ceremony at the 48th Highlanders of Canada Regiment Memorial in Toronto. Local Army units, regimental associations, … Read more
Veterans Affairs announced that Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) will lead a delegation of members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment to Turkey to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. Over three days, the delegation will be participating in several ceremonies hosted by the governments of Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain and France to honour those who … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) met with representatives of more than 20 veterans’ organizations to discuss ongoing improvements at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and to speak with them about recent enhancements to the programs and services available to veterans. O’Toole said Veterans Affairs Canada will hire more than 100 new disability benefits staff, both … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) announced that Veterans Affairs Canada is taking immediate action to improve how it serves veterans and their families. The service excellence plan will boost veterans’ access to case managers. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) will deliver on its service excellence commitment by reducing caseloads to an average of 30 Veterans … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) joined Conservative MP Brad Butt (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) at a Rotary Meadowvale luncheon focussed on care, compassion and respect for Canada’s veterans. During the keynote address, O’Toole highlighted recent initiatives introduced by the Government of Canada to enhance support and services for veterans and their families. The full release is available … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) issued a statement in honour of the 98th anniversary of the Battle of Arras and the capture of Vimy Ridge. “On that wind-swept ridge in Northern France in 1917, Canadian soldiers secured one of the most impressive victories of the First World War, helping earn our nation a place on the international … Read more
On behalf of the United States Government, Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) presented a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal to Canadian veterans of the First Special Service Force (famously known as the Devil’s Brigade) in recognition of their superior service during the Second World War. O’Toole presented veterans Harry Wilks and Ed Groves with the … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) announced that two recent announcements to help veterans and their families are now in effect. The government is broadening eligibility for the Permanent Impairment Allowance, and leveling the playing field for disabled Reserve Force Veterans who receive the Earnings Loss Benefit. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-4649.
Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) unveiled the proposed new Critical Injury Benefit (CIB), which will provide a $70,000 tax-free award to support the most severely injured and ill Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and veterans. The proposed new CIB is intended to address the immediate impacts of the most severe and traumatic service-related injuries … Read more
