Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement regarding the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Blaney said the Battle of Britain stands as more than just a military victory, it marked the first time air power saved a nation. Blaney said Canadians, alongside British and Allied forces, protected Britain from invasion … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) presented 12 citizens from Nova Scotia with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Halifax for their commitment and dedication to veterans. Adams said these twelve individuals are making a real and lasting difference with their service and dedication … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement in regard to the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attack. Blaney said on September 11th, 2001, terrorist acts in New York, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon claimed thousands of lives, including those of 24 Canadians, and on this solemn occasion, the memory of … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) addressed delegates during the opening ceremony of the 80th Provincial Convention of the Royal Canadian Legion's New Brunswick Command. Ashfield helped kick off the Convention by commending the Royal Canadian Legion for its work in making sure … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement regarding the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Belgium by Allied Forces. Blaney said the Canadian Forces played a key role in the battle to defeat the German army. Blaney said it is a duty of Canadians to honour the sacrifices and celebrate the achievements … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) hosted two days of meetings with ministers responsible for veterans affairs and senior officials from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Germany, Denmark, France and the Netherlands to discuss support for veterans. Blaney said the meetings provided insight on how the government … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, NS) announced more than $50,000 in support for memorial projects in Nova Scotia. The funding will support the addition of three new monuments to the existing five monuments located at the Cobequid Veterans Memorial Park in Bass River, Nova … Read more
More than 300 veterans and their families gathered in Ottawa for the 2011 Tribute to Veterans. The event began with a motorcycle ride from Gatineau to Ottawa after which the participants proceeded to the National War Memorial to pay tribute to fallen soldiers and peacekeepers. The 2011 Tribute to Veterans was organized by Veterans UN/NATO, … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced up to $5,000 in funding for the official opening of the Air Force Heritage Park in Summerside, PE. The new park was established by the Aviation Heritage Society (PEI) Inc. and is located at the entrance to … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) took part in the filming of Alain Stanké's new documentary, Des jeunes de coeur, a film about a group of Veterans from the Quebec City area who have been meeting for breakfast for more than 10 years. The shooting of the last scenes and interviews took place at … Read more
