Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement regarding the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Belgium by Allied forces on Sept. 4, 1944. Blaney said Canada played an important role in the liberation of Belgium during the Second World War. Blaney added that Canadian soldiers, sailors and airmen helped defeat the German … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Conservative MP Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, Ont.) attended the Rockwood Cenotaph rededication ceremony in Rockwood, Ont. Chong said this special monument honours the service and sacrifices of the local men and women who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. … 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.) joined Canadian Merchant Navy veterans at the National War Memorial to remember the fallen members of the Merchant Navy and mark … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Conservative MP Randy Hoback (Prince Albert, Sask.) joined veterans, members of the Royal Canadian Legion, community leaders and members of the public for the Wounded Warriors weekend. Hoback said the government is pleased to participate in important events like this one and show support to … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) joined veterans, Canadian Forces members, community leaders and members of the public in marking the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid at a ceremony held at the Dieppe Cenotaph. The full release is available … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will lead an official delegation to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid. The delegation will be in France from Aug.17 to 21. Blaney said he is returning to the beaches of France where, 70 years ago, one of the most somber days of the Second World … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement to mark the 67th anniversary of the Victory over Japan (V-J Day) on Aug. 15, which finally brought the Second World War to an end. Blaney said more than 10,000 Canadians, serving on land, in the air and at sea, took part in the Far … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orléans, ON) and chief of the defence staff general Walt Natynczyk joined with veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and police officers at the National Peacekeeping Monument to mark National Peacekeepers' Day. Galipeau said Canada has a well-earned international reputation … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement on the occasion of National Peacekeepers’ Day. Blaney said on Aug. 9 Canadians pay tribute to the men and women who, through their service and dedication, have contributed to peace around the world. Blaney added that National Peacekeepers’ Day is about recognition and commemoration: of … Read more
Twenty citizens from Ontario were honoured for their commitment and dedication to veterans. Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) presented these individuals with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation at a ceremony in London, ON. Blaney said these are men and women who, through their selfless dedication, have had a positive impact on the … Read more
