Government of Canada honours those who served bravely and at great cost
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Annual ceremony of remembrance held at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
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Government of Canada launches Veterans’ Week at Senate ceremony
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Canada’s Veterans, those who gave their lives in service, and those who continue to serve our country today, deserve our greatest recognition and appreciation. This Veterans’ Week, we also reflect specifically on the courage and bravery shown by those who fought in the Battle of Passchendaele a century ago, and the contributions of generations of Canadians in uniform.
Veterans Affairs Canada opens a new service location in Saguenay
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Government continues commitment to ensure Veterans and their families receive support they need.
Government of Canada to commemorate 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele
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November 10 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Passchendaele. Some 100,000 members of the Canadian Corps took part in the Battle of Passchendaele. Victory came at a great cost, with more than 4,000 Canadian soldiers being killed and almost 12,000 wounded. Fighting slowly but steadily forward through the mud, Canadians displayed great bravery, with nine of our soldiers earning the Victoria Cross.
Minister O’Regan engages youth on Canadian military heritage Charlottetown high school students welcome special visitor
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Canada's service women and men have served our country with bravery, honour and dignity—putting their lives at risk to protect the values Canadians cherish most. To ensure that their legacy continues, it is important to educate Canadian youth and future generations on the contributions that these Canadian heroes have made in shaping the Canada we know today.
More Veterans eligible for long term care at Maison Paul Triquet
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Sherry Romanado announces new partnership agreement with the long term care facility and the Centre intégré universitaire de santé et des services sociaux (CIUSSS) de la Capitale-Nationale.
Minister O’Regan announces an initiative to support Veteran hiring in the Public Service and issues a corporate challenge
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Canada’s Veterans and service men and women are known around the world for their skills, abilities and expertise. The Government of Canada is committed to helping Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel find meaningful employment to help ensure a successful transition to post-military life.
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Participates in the 2017 Military and Veteran Health Research Forum
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Minister O’Regan addresses forum participants
Canada remembers those lost during the Bell Island U-boat attacks
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Minister Seamus O’Regan joined residents, youth and Veterans to mark the 75th anniversary of the Bell Island U-boat attacks in Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Canada details enhanced support for Veterans and their families
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Budget 2017 addresses education, family support and employment opportunities