On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Conservative MP Blaine Calkins (Wetaskiwin, Alta.) leads an official Government of Canada delegation to Italy to mark the 70th anniversary of the Italian Campaign. The delegation, including 28 Canadian veterans, will participate in commemorative ceremonies honouring the nearly 6,000 Canadians who died as a result of … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Conservative MP Jay Aspin (Nipissing–Timiskaming, ON) announced Government of Canada support for a community ceremony that honoured the service and sacrifices of Canada’s Veterans. The Nipissing First Nation received $2,500, through Veterans Affairs Canada’s Community Engagement Partnership Fund, for the ceremony Honouring Those Who Served. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-4649.
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) along with Major-General (R) Richard Rohmer, presented certificates of appreciation to the following members of the Toronto Paramedic Services Veterans Support Team: Ric Rangel-Bron Kelly Burton Lisa Muzzin Mike Wionzek John Mason Debbie Wicks Jennifer Shield Steve Henderson Ken Cole Don Meikle Shawn Staff These 11 paramedics … Read more
Conservative MP Joyce Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) announced Government of Canada funding to the Joint Veterans Association Parade Committee of Winnipeg for its Remembrance Day service. The Joint Veterans Association Parade Committee of Winnipeg is receiving $5,000 through Veterans Affairs Canada’s Community Engagement Partnership Fund for the Service of Remembrance. The full release is available online. Minister of … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa–Orléans, Ont.) joined members of the Royal Canadian Legion, the War Amps of Canada, veterans, and local school children, to thank those who have served Canada during the 19th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day. During a ceremony of remembrance, Galipeau presented veterans of the Second World … Read more
Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth (Kitchener Centre, Ont.) announced Government of Canada support for a ceremony to unveil a First World War memorial in Kitchener. The Church of St. John the Evangelist will unveil a memorial recognizing members of the church who served in the First World War on November 9. Veterans and youth will participate and the ceremony … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Conservative MP Steven Fletcher (Charleswood–St. James–Assiniboia–Headingley, Man.) announced Government of Canada support for Veterans’ Week commemorative and educational activities in Winnipeg. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-4649. On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced that Dana Kean will join the Veterans Review and Appeal Board, … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) and Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, will honour Canada’s veterans at the 15th Annual Candlelight Tribute at the Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa. During the ceremony, a symbolic passing of the torch of remembrance will take place, whereby veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel will pass … Read more
Conservative Québec Senator Michel Rivard announced Government of Canada support for a conference that will bring together over 100 veterans and 300 youths from Canada and France to honour the service and sacrifices of veterans of the First World War. Presented by the Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur la science et la technologie, the historian-led conference entitled “Canada and France … Read more
Conservative MP Costas Menegakis (Richmond Hill, Ont.) announced Government of Canada funding for a musical and theatrical memorial celebrating the achievements and sacrifices of Canada’s veterans. Presented by Arts Richmond Hill, Festival of Praise and Remembrance 2014 is sponsored by Alliance Veterans Alliance – Les Amis, Inc. The two-day event includes visits by youth and musicians … Read more
