On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, Ont.) congratulated John Tramburg, vice-president of Cabela’s Canada, on its commitment to Canada’s veterans. The work of Cabela’s Canada builds upon the Veterans Transition Action Plan, launched last fall … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement to mark the 111th anniversary of the end of the South African War. The full statement is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Conservative MP Corneliu Chisu (Pickering-Scarborough East, Ont.) attended and laid a wreath at the Korea Veterans Appreciation Day in Oshawa, Ont. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) paid tribute on May 18 to Canada's veterans by participating in a ceremonial puck drop at the Memorial Cup tournament in Saskatoon. More information is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $5 million to support the construction of a permanent Visitor Centre at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Construction of the Centre is expected to be completed by April … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) joined representatives from St. John Ambulance Canada to announce two partnerships to research on the benefit of using dogs and horses to assist veterans in dealing with mental health issues. Veterans Affairs Canada will partner with St. John Ambulance Canada and Can Praxis, who … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) recognized the beginning of Mental Health Week in Canada by announcing support for initiatives to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their families. Blaney launched a new PTSD Coach Canada mobile app, which is designed to help veterans, Canadian Armed Forces personnel, … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement regarding the 68th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. The full statement is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Toomas Hendrik Ilves, president of the Republic of Estonia, accompanied by Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) paid tribute to Canadian veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial. More information is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement regarding the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. The full statement is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
