Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced that he has directed his officials to proceed with a research assessment on whether psychiatric service dogs can be effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This first step will serve to fully review the existing international research on the topic, identify areas where data may … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Conservative MP Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, N.B.) was pleased to welcome Cho Hee-yong, ambassador of the Republic of Korea, to the region and to thank the ambassador for meeting with Canada's Korean War veterans in Fredericton, a personal gesture much appreciated by the veterans. Ambassador … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, N.B.) was joined by Cho Hee-yong, ambassador of the Republic of Korea, at a ceremony hosted by Branch 69 of the Royal Canadian Legion (Lancaster). During the ceremony, ambassador Cho presented Canadian Korean War Veterans with the Ambassador … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) made a special presentation of the new Bomber Command Bar to veterans as part of a larger ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain held at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa. Veterans of Bomber Command and their families, including those representing … Read more
A ceremony was held at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, in Manitoba, home of the Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, to mark the 20th anniversary of the Battle of the Medak Pocket. Conservative MP Ted Opitz (Etobicoke Centre, Ont.) attended the ceremony, and Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) congratulated Jacqui McGillivray, senior vice-president and chief people officer of Cenovus Energy Inc., on the announcement that the energy corporation will give Canada’s veterans priority when hiring employees. Cenovus Energy is recognized as an employer of choice. In June 2013, Cenovus was named to the 2013 Maclean’s … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) and Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) presented the new Bomber Command Bar to local Canadian veterans at a special ceremony held at the Alberta Aviation Museum in Edmonton. Veterans of Bomber Command and their families were in attendance for the ceremony. The full release is … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) announced funding of up to $20,000 for the 2013 Restigouche Air Show taking place in Charlo on Sept. 7 and 8. "The 2013 Restigouche Air Show is an exciting event for the whole Madawaska-Restigouche … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) hosted his French counterpart, Kader Arif, minister for veterans at the Ministry of Defence in France, and discussed efforts to work together to commemorate the Great Wars. Fantino and Arif also took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial to recognize the contribution of … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement to mark Merchant Navy Veterans Day on Tuesday, Sept 3. "Those who served in Canada's Merchant Navy played a critical role both overseas and in Canada during the First and Second World Wars. As they carried desperately needed equipment, fuel, goods and personnel around … Read more
