Many Canadian and French citizens gathered at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, in France, to pay tribute to the men and women who served their countries from the First World War to current missions. The Government of Canada representative, vice-admiral Bob Davidson, Canadian Military Representative to NATO, addressed the gathering on behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) indicated his strong support for the leadership and financial contribution announced by the Royal Canadian Legion for the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Veterans Transition Program. This financial contribution, in addition to the government’s support of up to $600,000 over four years for veterans to participate in the … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) thanked veterans and still-serving Canadian Armed Forces personnel at the 17th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day in Ottawa. Blaney had the opportunity to visit the commemorative displays at the Billings Bridge Centre, as well as to address a large crowd of youth, Canadian Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) unveiled the Veterans Transition Action Plan to help ensure veterans and transitioning Canadian Armed Forces personnel make a successful transition to civilian life. This action plan includes new support of up to $600,000 over four years for veterans to participate in the University of British Columbia's ground-breaking Veterans … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, Ont.) attended the Toronto "Glowing Hearts" evening, a fundraising event hosted by Canada Company. Operation Husky 2013 is a three part event that will honour the Canadians who fought and those who fell … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement in response to the tabling of Auditor General Michael Ferguson's 2012 Fall Report, which includes an audit of the Government of Canada's support for ill and injured military personnel in their transition to civilian life. Blaney said he has already instructed his officials to develop … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced four new highly qualified appointments to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB), effective Nov. 19. Three highly qualified reappointments were also announced. The full release is available online. Call 902-566-8575. Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) formally asked the Public Service Commission to explore options … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) launched the newly created Benefits Browser, a new e-service to help veterans quickly and easily find information on the benefits, services and programs offered by Veterans Affairs Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, Ont.) announced that effective immediately, the government will deliver increased benefits to Canadian Forces veterans. This will be accomplished by ending the deduction of veterans' disability pensions when calculating their Earnings Loss and Canadian Forces … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, Ont.) announced a contribution of up to $3,000 to restore the Metcalfe Cenotaphs. The two cenotaphs are located side-by-side. One commemorates those who … Read more
