On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Government House Leader Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) spoke at a ceremony of remembrance marking the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Van Loan said that these Canadians accomplished extraordinary things in order to protect Canadian values of peace, freedom and democracy, and … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) announced the government's contribution of $100,000 in funding toward the creation of a new Bomber Command Memorial in London, UK. The memorial, to be unveiled in London's Green Park in June 2012, will honour all members of the Bomber Command from allied countries and those who made the … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will lead an official delegation to France to mark the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The delegation will be in France from April 7 to 11, 2012. The delegation travelling overseas includes representatives of Veterans' organizations, the Department of National Defence and the Royal Canadian … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) met with youth at the Canadian War Museum to speak about the significance of the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The students, participants in the Encounters with Canada program, are in Ottawa to learn more about this pivotal battle … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) visited Ottawa's Operational Stress Injury Clinic, which treats and supports individuals living with mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety issues, depression or addiction. Blaney said the government recognize the seriousness of operational stress injuries among Canadian Forces members, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) attended an exclusive premiere screening of the documentary "Le dernier des fantassins." Directed by Alain Stanke, the film tells the story of Lieutenant-Colonel Jean-Charles Forbes, a French-Canadian Veteran of the Second World War and the Korean War. In attendance at the showing were family members of Lieutenant-Colonel Forbes … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) took part in an event designed to recognize the sacrifices made by Canadian Forces members, past and present. This event, organized as part of the Memory Project of the Historica-Dominion Institute's Speakers Bureau, brought together 100 students from secondary two (Grade 8) at Aubier High School and 50 … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) visited the "Anne Frank – A Modern Story" exhibit at the Marcelle-Mallet High School in Levis, QC. During his visit, Blaney spoke with students about the dangers of discrimination and the importance of tolerance. Call 613-992-7468.
At a special ceremony on Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) were presented with Vimy pins to officially launch the Vimy Foundation Pin Campaign. The presentation was made by President of the Vimy Foundation David Houghton. Blaney said with the passing of the last … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement on the 150th anniversary of the Voltigeurs de Quebec. Blaney said that March 7, 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the Voltigeurs de Quebec, Canada's oldest French-Canadian regiment. Blaney added that for 150 years, this regiment has been a part of Canada's history and it … Read more
