Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) announced a new appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. Serge Martel of Ottawa has been appointed to the Board for a three year term, effective November 14, 2011. The appointment was made in accordance with VRAB's merit-based selection process. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) attended the premiere of the new film Billy Bishop Goes to War, which is based on the award-winning play of the same name. Also on hand for the screening were John Gray and Eric Peterson, who wrote the original two-man play in 1978 and star in the new … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) challenged Canadian youth to get actively involved in the act of remembrance in the run-up to this year's Veterans' Week. Over the next few weeks, a national advertising campaign, designed to actively engage Canadians in remembrance and increase awareness among Veterans and their families of the services and … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) unveiled a national campaign designed to actively engage Canadians and youth in remembrance. Blaney launched the campaign with Canadian Forces members, teachers and students during a special event held at Marcelle-Mallet Secondaire Prive, in Levis, QC. Over the next few weeks, the campaign will reach out to Canadians … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative Nova Scotia Senator Fred Dickson took part today in a ceremony in Bridgewater, NS, to unveil the Portraits of Honour mural honouring Canadian Forces personnel who died while serving Canada in Afghanistan. Portraits of Honour is a cross-country tour of a hand-painted mural featuring … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) honoured Canada's veterans, Canadian Forces members and their families at the 49th Warriors' Day ceremony, which took place during the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show. Finley and other dignitaries spoke to a large crowd during the event … 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) announced that significant enhancements to the New Veterans Charter have taken effect and will help thousands of seriously ill and injured Veterans who require additional financial support. Blaney said an immediate $189 million has … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC ) made a statement at a ceremony honouring the Canadian soldiers who had participated in the last rotation of the Canadian Forces mission to Afghanistan in Valcartier, QC. Blaney congratulated and thanked the returning soldiers, noting that this was an occasion for pride. The full release is available … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification Andrew Saxton (North Vancouver, BC) attended a ceremony in North Vancouver to thank volunteers for their work on the Remembrance Day Educational Program and the Remembrance Day Ceremony. The event was … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, ON) attended a rededication ceremony for the newly renovated Vars Cenotaph in Vars, ON. Veterans Affairs Canada provided funding of up to $16,990 under the Cenotaph/Monument Restoration Program to help with the renovations of the … Read more
