The Government of Canada proudly recognizes individuals who make lasting contributions to the well-being of Veterans and who help preserve the memory of their service, sacrifices and achievements.
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will outline the Government of Canada’s latest suite of measures to better support local businesses and protect jobs.
Media are invited to attend an announcement by The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National highlighting investments following achievement of the NATO 2% defence spending target.
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: