| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, presented James William Galloway, a Second World War Veteran, with a British Arctic Star medal on the occasion of his 90th birthday in Hamilton. David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster¿Dundas¿Flamborough¿Westdale, also attended the celebration.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, along with Patrick Brown, Member of Parliament for Barrie, today announced Government of Canada support to the Rotary Club of Barrie for a new monument to commemorate Canadian recipients of the Victoria Cross.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
Media are invited to join the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Patrick Brown, Member of Parliament for Barrie, for an announcement.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, participated in the closing ceremonies for the Heroes are Human PTSD Awareness Tour that wrapped up today in Toronto.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, joined Canadians of all ages this evening at the 158th Listowel Agricultural Fair, where he spoke at the opening ceremony. The event, which marks the 100th anniversary of the Listowel Agricultural Hall, was also attended by the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence. Formerly named the Armouries, the Listowel Agricultural Hall is where the Canadian Expeditionary Force received their basic military training before heading overseas during the First World War.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | backgrounders
Canada is one of approximately 73 countries invited by the French government to participate in the 2014 Bastille Day Military Parade.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Member of Parliament for York–Simcoe and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, today led a Canadian delegation to participate in the Bastille Day Military Parade in Paris, France, as part of Canada's efforts to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will present the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to four Prince Edward Island recipients for their contributions to the life-long service and care of Veterans.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today presented commendations to the following Prince Edward Island residents for their exemplary service to Veterans:
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today met with Tom Eagles, newly elected Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion. The Minister announced a partnering initiative to cut red tape for Veterans by simplifying applications. The Legion, on behalf of the Veterans Consultation Group, will assist Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) by providing feedback on proposed improvements to application packages for the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) and for disability benefits.
