On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, ON) announced up to $3,400 in funding to restore the Erin Cenotaph in Erin, ON, which was built to honour veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving Canada. Chong said supporting communities in maintaining places of … 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) laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of St. John Day. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Greg Rickford (Kenora, ON) laid wreaths at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument on the occasion of National Aboriginal Day. … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) commended assistant deputy minister of Veterans Affairs Canada's Service Delivery Branch Keith Hillier on receiving the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service, one of the highest awards a non-military member may receive from the Canadian Forces. Blaney said Hillier is the quintessential example of a leader who is … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Jay Aspin (Nipissing-Timiskaming, ON) participated in the official unveiling of the new memorial in East Ferris, ON. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) participated in a ceremony at the Valcartier Family Centre paying tribute to Gilles Lamontagne. Blaney joined the Valcartier Family Centre team, veterans and numerous dignitaries to honour Lamontagne, a veteran and politician, for his unwavering commitment to military families. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) took part in the Rendez-vous naval de Quebec, which brought together Canadian, American and German sailors, as well as residents of and visitors to Quebec. The event was part of the launch of Rendez-vous naval de Quebec, which will take place from June 7 to 10 and will … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement in recognition of the 68th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Blaney said the Canadians were among the first into action and, against terrible odds, they fought their way onto Juno Beach. Blaney added that those soldiers fought bravely for democracy, peace and … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River, BC) joined members of the Fort St. John Mess Committee to honour and thank veterans and other local citizens who have made a difference in the community. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. On behalf of … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) participated in a commemorative wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to mark the 110th anniversary of the end of the South African War. Descendants of South African War Veterans were also in attendance to witness the occasion. Blaney said in marking the occasion, the government … Read more
