Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced that a permanent national memorial to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan will be constructed in the nation’s capital. The memorial, to be unveiled in 2017, will specifically recognize and honour the hard work, courage and personal sacrifices made by Canadians while in service to their country during the Afghanistan … Read more
On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, Canadians gathered across the country to commemorate the more than 4,600 members of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Merchant Navy who died at sea during the Second World War. Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement marking May 4th as the 71st anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic: “We remember the month of May in 1943 as the turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest running battle of the Second World War, and a game changer for the Allies who gained … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) will partner with the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada to provide staff and volunteers with training on veterans programs and services. A two-day training session held this week offered in-depth information on veterans benefits and services, allowing representatives to assist veterans in their … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced that Canada’s eligible veterans can now wear the Arctic Star in conjunction with other Second World War honours. On the recommendation of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.), Governor General David Johnston recently accepted the addition of the British Arctic Star to the Canadian Order of Precedence. This will allow Canadians who … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement after participating in a joint Australian and New Zealand ceremony at the Rome War Cemetery to commemorate the Gallipoli Campaign. The full statement is available online. As part of its annual Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah commemorative ceremony, the Jewish community of the Greater Toronto Area came … Read more
On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a tribute statement to the Canadian Soldiers who fought at Kapyong. The full statement is available online. Call 613-996-4649.
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the Second Battle of Ypres: “April 24 marks the 99th anniversary of the Second Battle of Ypres during which Canadians were the target of direct gas attacks. In that first Canadian engagement on a European battlefield, many … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) joined Veterans Affairs ministers and secretaries from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States in West Point, New York, for the Ministerial Summit on Veterans’ Affairs. The theme of this year’s summit is Improving the Physical, Psychological and Economic Well-Being of Service Members and veterans from … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement regarding he New Veterans Charter (NVC): “Last November 19, 2013, I appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs to demonstrate my support for this new comprehensive review of the New Veterans Charter, including all the enhancements that have been made to … Read more
