Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn issued a statement on the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn and Defence Minister Peter MacKay announced increased financial support for seriously injured Veterans, enhanced monthly income for severely injured Veterans who are unable to return … Read more
Twelve citizens from the Lower Mainland of British Columbia were awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Vancouver. Scott Browning, Vancouver Jeff Davis, Maple Ridge Kathy Ensor, Port Coquitlam Vince Hands, Maple Ridge Jim Harris, Chilliwack James Lobe', Chilliwack Grant McAvoy, Mission Harry Moon, Burnaby Robert Provost, Chilliwack Bryan Quinlan, West … Read more
MP Laurie Hawn, on behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn, together with Ken Hughes, Board Chair, Alberta Health Services, today officially opened Canada's newest clinic dedicated to the treatment and support of Veterans, Canadian Forces and RCMP servicemen and women and their families living with operational stress injuries. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn would like to remind Canadians who may be eligible to receive Agent Orange ex gratia payments that they must submit their applications before September 17, 2010. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn issued a statement regarding the 66th anniversary of the liberation of … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn joined Veterans from the Montreal area who took part in the Korean War for a commemorative ceremony held this Saturday in their honour. Call 613-995-7758.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn was joined by Canadian Football League Commissioner Mark Cohon and members of the Gaudaur family to announce the new Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Trophy. Call 613-995-7758.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn announced a new appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. Dorothy O'Keefe of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, has been appointed to the Board for a five-year term, effective August 23, 2010. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-4649. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn issued a statement upon his visit to the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland … Read more
Five outstanding Canadians were honoured for their commitment and dedication to Veterans. Veterans Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn decorated these citizens with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Ottawa on the occasion of the Victory in the Far East. Call 613-995-7758. Veterans Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn joined fellow Canadians at a commemorative event marking the 65th anniversary of … Read more
Seven citizens from New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island were honoured for their commitment and dedication to Veterans. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn decorated these individuals with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Moncton. Call 613-943-7878. Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn joined Mike Macbeth, daughter of the late Lieutenant Colonel John Douglas Macbeth, to present … Read more
