Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) and a delegation of 10 Canadian veterans have received a hero’s welcome from Cypriots thankful for Canada’s sacrifices during the 50 year mission. The group is participating in commemorative ceremonies in Cyprus in recognition of Canada’s work to support peace and stability in the Mediterranean nation. The year … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) and a delegation of 10 Canadian veterans are participating in commemorative ceremonies inCyprus in recognition of Canada’s work to support peace and stability in the Mediterranean nation. The year 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Canadian efforts inCyprus. The visit supports efforts to bring about a greater understanding of the achievements ofCanada’s modern-day … Read more
A Canadian Veteran of Bomber Command was presented a Bomber Command Bar during a special ceremony in Brockville, Ont. On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Conservative MP Gordon Brown (Leeds-Grenville, Ont.) presented the bar to Donald Bunce. Created by the Government of Canada, this bar of honour formally recognizes the service and sacrifices … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement on the occasion of International Women’s Day and paid tribute to all those Canadian women who have played a role in Canada’s military history over the past hundred years and more. More information is available online. Call 613-996-4649.
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) welcomed to Ottawa a delegation of ten Canadian veterans who will accompany him to the island of Cyprus later this month to mark the 50th anniversary since Canada, together with other members of the United Nations, first began crucial peacekeeping operations in the Mediterranean nation. The full release … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) joined Canadian Armed Forces personnel and veterans at Denison Armoury, in Toronto, to announce new government measures that will help move veterans to the front of the line when it comes to hiring qualified Canadians for federal public service jobs. The consolidated Veterans Hiring Act, Bill C-27, builds on … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) joined with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) at the Ontario Regiment Armouries, in Oshawa, to announce the Government of Canada’s intent to provide financial support to help veterans of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy attend 70th anniversary commemorative events in France on June 6, 2014. … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) is condemning the vandalism of the Richmond Cenotaph, a monument to First World War Veterans that sits in front of City Hall in Richmond, B.C. “Vandalizing a memorial to those who served Canada is shameful. The memories of the men and women who put their lives at risk to protect … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement regarding the 69th anniversary of the end of Canadian participation in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War. “This month marks the 69th anniversary of the end of Canadian participation in the Italian Campaign. Over the course of the 20 months they fought there, … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) delivered the keynote address before members of the Dominion Executive Council of the Royal Canadian Legion at their annual Legion President’s Dinner. Fantino took the occasion to give members of the council an update on the government’s efforts and commitment to streamline and simplify programs and services to … Read more
