Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquire-Alma, QC) met with staff and stakeholders in Calgary to explain how the Government of Canada is enhancing programs and benefits for veterans. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquire-Alma, QC) met with staff and stakeholders in Winnipeg to explain how the Government … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) met with staff and stakeholders in Victoria to explain how the Government of Canada is enhancing programs and benefits for Veterans and improving the service they receive from Veterans Affairs Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquiere-Alma, QC), Conservative MP Greg Kerr (West Nova, NS) met with veterans, Canadian Forces member and other stakeholders in Newfoundland and Labrador to explain recent improvements at Veterans Affairs Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquiere-Alma, QC) announced $31,470 … Read more
Veteran Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière-Alma, QC) honoured 14 citizens from Quebec for their commitment and dedication to veterans and presented them with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Saint-Laurent. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced up to $14,000 in federal government support for a restoration project in Toronto, 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 (Jonquière—Alma, QC) met with staff and stakeholders in Dartmouth and Halifax, Nova Scotia, to explain recent improvements at Veterans Affairs Canada, to better serve Veterans and their families. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) met with staff and representatives of national Veterans' organizations at the Veterans Affairs Canada Head Office to discuss service improvement priorities for Veterans and their families. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) and National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced the government is extending the time that individuals have to submit an application for the Agent Orange ex gratia payment. Certain eligibility criteria have also been modified. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) issued a statement regarding the 69th anniversary of the defence of Hong Kong, saying the "courage of the men and women who fought in it is remarkable and must not be forgotten." The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) decorated nineteen citizens from Ontario and three citizens from British Columbia with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Ottawa. Call 613-992-7468.
