| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of State (Democratic Reform), on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced Government of Canada support for two projects that will commemorate the centennial of the beginning of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced Government of Canada support for the creation of a Canadian Remembrance Trail in Belgium by the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917. The Remembrance Trail will focus on the sacrifices made by Canadians in Europe during the First World War.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of State (Democratic Reform), on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will make two important announcements.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
Parm Gill, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, and the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages,will participate in the official opening of The Victoria Crosses of Valour Road exhibit.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Parliamentary Secretary Parm Gill today met with representatives of Veterans' organizations and other stakeholders to gain their perspectives on key issues facing Canada's Veterans.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today issued the following statement to mark the launch of the World Wars Commemoration period and the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Parm Gill, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced Government of Canada support for a new memorial to honour the service and sacrifices of Canada's Veterans. Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, joined the Parliamentary Secretary for the unveiling and dedication ceremony of the new memorial located in Cates/Whey-Ah-Wichen Park, a waterfront park in the Deep Cove area of North Vancouver.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Bev Shipley, Member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today participated in the unveiling of the General Sir Arthur Currie Memorial in Strathroy. The memorial recognizes the contribution of the Canadian Corps and its Commander, General Sir Arthur Currie, during the First World War. The life-sized bronze statue is located near the town's existing cenotaph, in front of the complex housing the Strathroy Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will join dignitaries from around the world at ceremonies in Belgium marking the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War on Monday, August 4, 2014.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
North Vancouver, British Columbia -Parm Gill, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, along with Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, will make an important announcement.
