Government of Canada honours Indigenous soldiers in the Netherlands
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The full story of Canada’s long military history includes many contributions from First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
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13 soldiers represented by family or community members with Indigenous Legacy Project delegation
| Veterans Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Earlier this year, The Royal Canadian Legion Liberation of the Netherlands’ Branch 005 and the Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones (AVA) created the Indigenous Legacy Project
Government of Canada to participate in ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Medak Pocket
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Government of Canada will participate in a commemorative ceremony at the National Peacekeeping Monument to mark the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Medak Pocket.
Government of Canada to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Swissair Flight 111 tragedy
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, Minister Petitpas Taylor and the delegation will participate in a candlelight tribute at the Bayswater Memorial to honour and remember the 229 passengers and crew who perished 25 years ago.
Statement by Minister Petitpas Taylor on vandalism of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial
| Veterans Affairs Canada | statements
As all Canadians know, this is a sacred place commemorating the sacrifice of the 60,000 Canadians who gave their lives in order to protect the freedoms of the citizens of France and Belgium over 100 years ago during the First World War. The Memorial bears the names of those who died in France with no known grave and stands as a tribute to all Canadians who served during the First World War. It should inspire us to work toward lasting peace, for which those commemorated here gave their lives.
Over 110,000 repairs made to Veteran grave markers across the country
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Canadian Veterans have served our country with bravery, honour and dignity. One of the important ways we honour them is by maintaining their gravesites in perpetuity.
Minister Petitpas Taylor to participate in ceremony commemorating National Peacekeepers’ Day
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate in a commemorative event at the National Peacekeeping Monument (The Reconciliation) to mark National Peacekeepers’ Day.
Five Greater Vancouver organizations receive support from Veterans Affairs Canada
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Five organizations in the greater Vancouver area will receive a combined $1.45 million in support from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) to support mental health and wellness projects for Veterans and their families.
Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence, Foreign Affairs and Public Safety mark National Peacekeepers’ Day
| Veterans Affairs Canada | statements
On National Peacekeepers’ Day, we reflect on the countless sacrifices that members of our military, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and over 30 Canadian partner police agencies have made while contributing to international peace and security.
Minister Petitpas Taylor to make an important announcement regarding support for Veterans in Surrey
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an important announcement regarding support for five Veterans’ organizations.