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75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: Media Accreditation for June 5th and June 7th ceremonies in France

| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories

An official Government of Canada delegation will participate in a series of events in Normandy, France from June 3-9, 2019, to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. The delegation will include Veterans, representatives from Indigenous and Veterans organizations, parliamentarians and youth. A contingent of the Canadian Armed Forces including units and branches involved in D-Day and the Battle of Normandy will also participate in ceremonies and events.


Ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Vimy Ridge

| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories

The public and the media are invited to attend a Government of Canada ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.


All aboard: Government of Canada launches cross-country train trip to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Second World War’s D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, launched the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy at VIA Rail’s Pacific Central Train Station in Vancouver, joined by Normandy Veterans, youth, honoured guests and Canadian Armed Forces members.


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