Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced new legislation intended to provide medically released veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces who were injured in service to Canada the top level of priority consideration for job openings in the public service. The announcement was made at a news conference held at the 5th Annual Tribute … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) joined members of the Shaw Media family, Canadian veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel at a special screening of HISTORY's documentary 28 Heroes held at the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa. Narrated by two of the 28 heroes, Mastronardi and Butler, the film documents the compelling story … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), National Defence Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) and Mayor of Ottawa Jim Watson joined more than 800 people at Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa for a Candlelight Tribute in honour of Canada's veterans. This marks the 14th consecutive year that Veterans Affairs Canada has co-hosted the event … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Parm Gill (Brampton-Springdale, Ont.) joined members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs and parliamentarians for a wreath-laying ceremony paying tribute to Canadian veterans. The commemorative ceremony was held at the National War Memorial and Tomb of … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) joined approximately 1,000 veterans, men and women in uniform, cadets and massed pipe and drum bands to march on the field at half-time in salute to veterans and still-serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces. "I am honoured to have had the opportunity to share the field … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) met with community, private and public sector leaders from across Canada at the inaugural National Conference on Ending Homelessness. The conference, hosted by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, brought together policy makers, funders, researchers, advocates, community leaders and front-line workers to address the issue of homelessness … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) participated in a plaque dedication at the Virginia War Memorial to honour 13 Virginians killed while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the Second World War. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
With Veterans' Week fast approaching, Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) marked the official launch of the 2013 National Remembrance Advertising Campaign. Starting Oct. 21, Canadians will see television and online advertisements that honour Canada's veterans and call on all Canadians to remember those who served and continue to serve in times of … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) joined counterparts from 22 countries at an international ministerial seminar on the centennial of the First World War in Paris, France. The meeting, hosted by minister Kader Arif, minister for veterans at the Ministry of Defence in France, provided an important opportunity to build ties with international … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) named Major-General (R) Richard Rohmer as his special advisor on D-Day commemorative events as the Government of Canada prepares for the upcoming 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 2014. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
