The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today honoured British Columbia residents with commendations for their exemplary service to Veterans.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced a new national tribute to mark the 75th anniversary of Canada's engagement in the Second World War and the extraordinary role Canadians played in the Allied victory.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will honour 14 Canadians with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation in recognition of their exemplary efforts on behalf of Canada's Veterans and their families.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today hosted a ceremony in Vancouver honouring Canadian Veterans of the Second World War among their friends, family, and members of the Canadian Veteran community, on the 75th anniversary of Canada's entry into the conflict.
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today hosted a ceremony in Québec City honouring Canadian Veterans of the Second World War among their friends, family, and members of the Canadian Veteran community, on the 75th anniversary of Canada's entry into the conflict.
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, today hosted a ceremony in Halifax honouring Canadian Veterans of the Second World War among their friends, family, and members of the Canadian Veteran community, on the 75th anniversary of Canada's entry into the conflict.
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, along with the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of State for Democratic Reform, today hosted a ceremony in Ottawa honouring Canadian Veterans of the Second World War among their friends, family, and members of the Canadian Veteran community, on the 75th anniversary of Canada's entry into the conflict.
The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, today hosted a ceremony in Edmonton honouring Canadian Veterans of the Second World War among their friends, family, and members of the Canadian Veteran community, on the 75th anniversary of Canada's entry into the conflict.
To mark the 75th anniversary of Canada's participation in the Second World War, the Government of Canada will pay tribute to Second World War Veterans at five ceremonies across the country.
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon¿Souris, today announced Government of Canada support to the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum for the new RCAF WWII Memorial, They Grew Not Old.