Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) invited veterans to share evidence they may have regarding health issues with the Scientific Advisory Committee on Veterans Health. The Committee, established in December 2011, will provide independent advice to the minister on specific veterans' health issues. Its first topic of study is depleted uranium. Call 613-992-7468.
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced that the Ruthven Park National Historic Site in Cayuga, ON, will receive up to $5,000 in funding for the creation of a theatre production that will highlight the impact of the First World War on the community. … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement to mark the 67th anniversary of the end of Canadian participation in the Italian Campaign. Blaney said that Feb. 25, marks the 67th anniversary of the end of Canadian participation in the Italian Campaign-one of the longest struggles of the Second World War. Blaney added … Read more
Conservative MP Rob Clarke (Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River, SK) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) met with representatives from the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association and the First Nations Veterans Association of Canada. Adams and Clarke discussed the services and benefits available to First Nations veterans and their families … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) held roundtable discussions with members of Unit number 283 of Army, Navy and Air Force veterans in Canada (ANAVETS), the oldest Veterans' organization in Canada. Blaney said his meeting with members of ANAVETS was part of his ongoing efforts to consult widely and frankly with veterans and their … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, NB) announced up to $2,750 in funding for a new cenotaph at the Wade-Myles Aviation Park in Millidgeville, NB. The funding, provided through the Community War Memorial Program, will support the construction of the new monument on the site … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) visited the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre to deliver valentine greetings to veterans. The cards were created by Canadian students to demonstrate their appreciation of Canadian veterans who reside in long-term care facilities. … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) together with chair of the National Capital Commission Russell Mills illuminated an ice sculpture dedicated to members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have served in the former Yugoslavia since 1992 under the auspices of the United Nations. The ceremony took place as part of Winterlude 2012. Blaney … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement on the passing of the world's last known first world war veteran. Blaney said that on behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and the government, he extend his most sincere condolences to the family of Florence Green who is the world's last … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) took part in a cold weather military training exercise called "Rafale blanche," held in the Chaudiere-Appalaches, QC, region. The exercise involves some 400 soldiers from five Combat Engineer Regiment who are practising combat manoeuvres in winter conditions from Jan. 31 to Feb. 9 in the Regional County Municipality … Read more
