On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Lois Brown (Newmarket-Aurora, ON) joined a large crowd of Canadians at the Korea Veterans National Wall of Remembrance, in Brampton,ON, to mark the 59th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities of the Korean War. The Korean War was one of Canada's most significant … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced that Canada's veterans can now access services in more locations through a new partnership between Veterans Affairs Canada and Service Canada. Veterans and their families can obtain general information regarding Veterans Affairs Canada programs and services through Service Canada's … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) held a roundtable meeting with members of Branch 59 of the Royal Canadian Legion. The event was part of his continued efforts to consult widely and frankly with veterans and their families to ensure the government is meeting their needs. Blaney has recently announced several changes as part … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Lawrence Toet (Elmwood-Transcona, MB) participated in the Belgian Independence Day parade in Winnipeg, where he took the occasion to also mark the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Belgium. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) announced a contribution of $13,700 was made to restore a monument honouring veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Saint-Claude Cenotaph honours the local Veterans of the First and Second … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) addressed hundreds of Canadian Forces members, veterans, and their families at the Second Annual Veterans Rendez-Vous. The day's line up of events included a morning "War of 1812 to Afghanistan Memorial Ride" … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Government House Leader Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) announced up to $79,863 in federal government funding for two memorials in Newfoundland and Labrador to honour veterans and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador Senator Norm Doyle attended a commemorative ceremony marking the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme at Beaumont-Hamel in St. John's. Blaney said that the sacrifices made by Newfoundland's and Canada's military heroes during the First World War continue to influence … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) announced funding of up to $16,043 in support of A Salute for Veterans-a day-long event at the National Arts Centre on Canada Day. Blaney said the government encourages all Canadians to salute veterans and their families and to keep the memory of their achievements and sacrifices alive on … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, AB) attended a ceremony with Canadian Bomber Command veterans for the unveiling and dedication of the new Bomber Command memorial in London's Green Park in the United Kingdom. The memorial honours all members of the Bomber Command from Allied countries and … Read more
