On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Brad Trost (Saskatoon-Humbolt, SK) announced up to $50,000 in federal government support for a project in Batoche, SK to honour Metis veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and the South African … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) visited with veterans at the Good Shepherd Ministries in Toronto to see the success of the Leave the Streets Behind program. Blaney said this homelessness initiative has helped approximately 40 veterans in Toronto and that the government will continue to move forward with efforts to ensure that no … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and Conservative MP John Carmichael (Don Valley West, ON) visited one of the largest veterans facilities in the country, the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Blaney said the government is always looking for ways to improve service to veterans and their families and that it is important to hear … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) greeted Canadian soldiers returning home from the combat mission in Afghanistan at the Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Blaney said the arrival of the troops was mixed with joy and sorrow because while Canada is grateful to have so many of our country's greatest heroes safely back … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) said he visited the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown. Blaney toured the Military Family Resource Centre, participated in a simulation experience with small-arms weaponry and watched the taping of a documentary featuring live fire exercises on the base's Range and Training Area. Blaney said that when watching the live … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) announced that during his two-day visit to New Brunswick, he will visit with Veterans and their families to inform them about new improvements to the financial support made available to seriously injured and vulnerable Veterans. Veterans Affairs Canada said that new improvements passed in March 2011 include improved … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) participated with Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) in a wreath-laying ceremony to honour Canada's Veterans at the National War Memorial. Adams said Canadians are thrilled the Royal Couple chose to … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and the Government of Canada Delegation has departed for France to mark the 95th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel. Blaney said Newfoundlanders and Canadians served valiantly and with determination against overwhelming odds on July 1, 1916. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and Governor General David Johnston paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of Aboriginal Veterans during National Aboriginal Day. The Governor General and the Minister each placed a wreath at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, which was dedicated ten years ago. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) and Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission Marie Lemay announced the return of guides and sentries to the National War Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The NCC also said two guides will be on site seven days a week in the summer from … Read more
