As part of the Government of Canada’s commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War, Veterans Affairs Canada will host a short wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement:
Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement...
The federal government, in partnership with Canadian Forces Morale Welfare Services (CFMWS) continues to support the healthcare needs of Veterans and their families by extending and expanding access to the Veteran Family Telemedicine Service (VFTS).
Today, the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jill McKnight, visited Deltassit, a non-profit organization dedicated to the well being of the people of Delta, to highlight that the federal government will invest up to $120.2 million over the next two years to support the continued operations of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, as announced by the Honorable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, on January 16, 2026.
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will make an important announcement related to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
The Government of Canada remains steadfast in the unwavering commitment to honour and support our country’s Veterans, including those who have served during times of war, armed conflict and peace.
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, is pleased to re-appoint Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine to the role of Veterans Ombud.