Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) was by Canadian Football League (CFL) Commissioner Mark Cohon and members of the Gaudaur family to announce the first recipient of the Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Award, Mike McCullough of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC), along with Colonel Alain Pelletier, Commander of 3 Wing, officially opened a new Veterans Affairs Canada point of service at CFB Bagotville. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) issued a statement following the successful mediation with veteran Sean Bruyea following accusations that the Department of Veterans Affairs had mishandled his personal information. The full statement is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) tabled changes to the New Veterans Charter to significantly improve financial support for injured Canadian Forces members and Veterans. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquiere-Alma, QC) and Conservative MP Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, AB) announced up to $1,568 for the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) in Canada – Strathcona Unit #99's traditional Remembrance Day ceremony. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) began Remembrance Day at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier speaking to youth about the importance of remembering. The youth, representing Operation Veteran, presented a cheque to Mark O'Neill, Director General of the Canadian War Museum, to provide meals for Veterans. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) paid tribute to Canadian Veterans at several events in Ottawa. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) made a statement on the occasion of Remembrance Day. "Canadians enjoy many freedoms, and we owe much of that to the brave men and women who have always been willing to defend our values and … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced a new program to help communities commemorate the achievements and sacrifices of Canada’s Veterans, past and present. The Community War Memorial Program will see $1 million per year over the next five years go toward the construction of new war memorials in communities across Canada. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) and Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen (Red Deer, AB) announced up to $17,600 in funding for the City of Red Deer to restore the Red Deer Cenotaph. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) and the residents of Camp Hill Veterans' … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquiere-Alma, QC) paid tribute to veterans from the Montreal region at the Candlelight Tribute Ceremony held at the Field of honour of the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquiere-Alma, QC) issued a statement in response to veterans who gathered to … Read more
