On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced Government of Canada funding for a booklet that will display a collection of artifacts to commemorate and honour the service and sacrifices of Canada’s First World War Veterans. Finley made the announcement in Cayuga, Ont. The full … Read more
Chief Government Whip John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced Government of Canada funding for a new exhibit that will honour North Vancouver Islanders who gave their lives in service during the First and Second World Wars. Presented by the Museum at Campbell River through the Campbell River and District Museum and Archives Society, the Our … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) joined local veterans and the community to honour Canada’s brave men and women at the annual Beechwood Cemetery Remembrance Day Service. At the ceremony, the Minister laid a wreath on behalf of the Government of Canada and highlighted the importance of remembering and honouring Veterans this Remembrance Day. To … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced that Wilfred Jephson and Mary Tobin Oates will join the Veterans Review and Appeal Board, which provides veterans, Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members, and their families, with an independent avenue of appeal for disability benefit decisions made by Veterans Affairs Canada. The … Read more
Conservative MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland–Colchester–Musquodoboit Valley, N.S.) announced Government of Canada funding for the restoration of the Springhill Soldiers’ Monument which honours the achievements and sacrifices of veterans from within the community. Organized by the Town of Springhill, the restoration work to the monument will include repairs to the base and the addition of a … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt during the Second World War. The full statement is available online. Call 613-996-4649.
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement to mark the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The full statement is available online.
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) and Conservative MP Andrew Saxton (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced Government of Canada support for the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Commission for its historical exhibit, Walter Draycott’s Chronicle of the Great War. This online project will commemorate Canada’s participation in the First World War through narrated daily postings … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) honoured the following British Columbia residents with commendations for their exemplary service to veterans: Ronald C. Bannister, Penticton Reverend Gordon William Barrett, North Vancouver S. Julie Clements, West Vancouver Richard H. Davenport, Gibsons Murray E. Doull, Maple Ridge Barry William Drews, Mission Ross Martin Gulkison, North Vancouver Wayne … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced a new national tribute to mark the 75th anniversary of Canada’s engagement in the Second World War and the extraordinary role Canadians played in the Allied victory. Beginning September 10, all living Canadian veterans of the Second World War are eligible to receive a limited-edition commemorative lapel … Read more
