Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced the deadline for the next round of applications to work as interpretive guides at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, in France, has been extended to March 31, 2011. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced up to $3,445 in … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced Veterans Affairs Canada has recently introduced the convenience of direct deposit for Veterans receiving payments under both the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) and the Treatment Benefits Program. Call 613-992-7468. Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro (Peterborough, ON) announced up to $50,000 to the City of Peterborough to assist … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced up to $3,727 in federal government support for a project in Granby, Quebec to honour Veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) welcomed the House of Commons' swift approval of legislation, which significantly enhances financial support for injured Canadian Forces members and Veterans. Bill C-55, the Enhanced New Veterans Charter Act, now goes to the Senate for review. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquire-Alma, QC) and Conservative MP Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, ON) visited Alexandria to speak with local Veterans and representatives of the Canadian Forces. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquire-Alma, QC) announced Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Pierre Desjardins of Longueuil, Quebec has been appointed to the … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquire-Alma, QC) and Conservative MP Gord Brown (Leeds-Grenville, ON) announced up to $4,080 in federal government support for a project in North Augusta, Ontario to honour Veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquire-Alma, QC) spoke with veterans and representatives of the Canadian Forces in Levis, QC and discussed upcoming changes within the Veterans Affairs department. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquire-Alma, QC) announced $25,000 in federal government support for a project in St. Lawrence, … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquiere-Alma, QC) and National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced $3,250 in federal government support for a project in Fredericton, New Brunswick, to honour Veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) is encouraging Canadians to share valentine greetings with Veterans as a gesture of gratitude for their contribution to our country. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Joncquire-Alma, QC) and Marie Lemay, Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission, honoured the service of women in the Canadian Forces by illuminating a special ice sculpture as part of Winterlude 2011. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
