Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) participated in the first working session involving a group of leaders from Canadian Veterans' organizations and the Veterans' Ombudsman to discuss the establishment of a Departmental Stakeholder Committee. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) announced a federal contribution of up to $4,850 in support of the Normandy-Day picnic commemorating Second World War Veterans. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) issued a statement in recognition of the 67th anniversary of D-Day-the first day of … Read more
Veterans Affairs Canada announced that it would like to remind Canadians who may be eligible to receive Agent Orange ex gratia payments that they must submit their applications by June 30, 2011. Veterans Affairs Canada said that in September 2007, the Government of Canada offered a one-time, tax-free, ex gratia payment of $20,000 related to … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) made his first visit to Veterans Affairs Canada's Head Office in Charlottetown, PE. Blaney met with employees and laid a wreath at the Charlottetown Cenotaph. Blaney said he feels honoured to be appointed to such an important role as Minister of Veterans Affairs, and looks forward to working … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) met with a Korean Delegation and laid a wreath at the Monument to the Canadian Fallen paying tribute to Korean War Veterans. Conservative MP Barry Devolin (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, ON), Conservative British Columbia Senator Yonah Martin, Chairman of the Canada-Korea Interparliamentary Group Kyug Ryul An and President of the … Read more
The Government of Canada released a statement regarding the 66th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. The Government said that the Liberation of the Netherlands, from September 1944 to April 1945, played a key role in the culmination of the Second World War, as the Allied forces closed in on Germany from all sides. … Read more
The Government of Canada issued a statement in recognition of the Battle of the Atlantic, saying the Battle of the Atlantic was the longest running battle of the Second World War and is proudly remembered as a Canadian triumph in helping maintain the Allies' crucial supply routes through the North Atlantic. The full release is … Read more
The Government of Canada released at statement regarding the 94th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and remembering Canada's role in the historic battle. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veteran Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquire-Alma, QC) was pleased to announce the approval of Bill C-55, Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act. Blackburn said that the Bill will provide an additional $2 billion to ensure a better quality of life for ill and injured Veterans and their families. The full release is … Read more
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquire-Alma, QC), Conservative MP Rob Clarke (Desnethe-Missinippi-Riviere Churchill, MB) announced $675 in federal government support through the Community War Memorial Program for a project in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan to honour Veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. On … Read more
