The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today met with representatives of Veterans' organizations and other stakeholders to gain their perspectives on key issues facing Canada's Veterans. The Minister was joined by MP Keith Ashfield and MLA Brian Macdonald, New Brunswick Legislative Secretary for Military Affairs.
The Honourable Julian Fantino today announced the Government of Canada is partnering with Veterans Emergency Transition Services (VETS) Canada to better deliver assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Veterans in need.
On the occasion of the 98th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, Canadian and French citizens gathered today at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial in France to commemorate the Newfoundland soldiers who fought so valiantly during the opening day of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War.
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Senator David Wells today participated in a wreath laying ceremony in Ottawa to pay tribute to the Newfoundland soldiers who served at Beaumont-Hamel and the almost 700 Newfoundlanders who died or were wounded during the first day of fighting.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today issued the following statement to mark the 98th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War's Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel:
The public and media are invited to participate in the official Government of Canada ceremony marking the 98th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial in France.
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Senator David Wells will participate in a commemorative ceremony in Ottawa to mark the 98th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel.
The Honourable Julian Fantino today welcomed the Honourable Park Sung Choon, Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea, at a ceremony in Ottawa to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will be joined by the Honourable Park Sung Choon, Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea, His Excellency Cho Hee-yong, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Canada, Senator Yonah Martin, Veterans, youth and members of the Korea Veterans Association of Canada, at a special ceremony to mark the 61st anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Parliamentary Secretary Parm Gill met with officials from the Province of New Brunswick to discuss ways to work together to increase employment opportunities for Veterans.