Minister Fantino Marks National Aboriginal Day
| Veterans Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement to mark National Aboriginal Day on June 21:
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Retired Naval Officer Appointed as Deputy Chairperson to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Today Minister Fantino is pleased to announce the appointment of former Naval Officer Thomas Jarmyn to the position of Board Member and Deputy Chairperson at the Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB).
Minister of Veterans Affairs Celebrates the Story of Gino Farnetti-Bragaglia
| Veterans Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today issued the following statement to honour the courageous efforts made by four Canadian soldiers during the Second World War in saving the life of young Gino Farnetti-Bragaglia.
Minister of Veterans Affairs announces expansion of partnership with Legion
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
At the 45th Dominion Convention of the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL), the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada will increase its funding to the RCL for its Veteran outreach and visitation initiative and extend the contract for an additional year.
Canadian Veterans wrap up emotional ceremonies in France
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
It has been an emotional week for Canadian Veterans who returned to Normandy, France, to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Almost 100 Canadian Veterans from the campaign visited former battlefields to pay their respects to fallen comrades, and reflect on their massive accomplishment that helped signal the beginning of the end of the Second World War.
Minister of Veterans Affairs Marks 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
| Veterans Affairs Canada | statements
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today issued a statement.
Veterans Affairs Canada to Mark 70th Anniversary of D-Day
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
Veterans Affairs Canada, in partnership with the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, will host a commemorative ceremony on June 6, 2014, in honour of the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
Invitation to D-Day and Battle of Normandy Ceremony of Remembrance
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-Chief of Canada, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice, will join Veterans, their families, youth, current serving Canadian Armed Forces members and representatives from the Government of Canada at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on Friday, June 6, at 1 p.m.
Minister Fantino Receives Standing Committee Report on the New Veterans Charter
| Veterans Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today issued this statement following the release of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA) report, The New Veterans Charter: Moving Forward.
Government of Canada begins D-Day commemorations with Second World War Veterans
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Erin O'Toole, Member of Parliament for Durham and Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, today unveiled a specially designed silver coin minted to capture the landing at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944. MP O'Toole was joined by Second World War Veterans, Ottawa area youth, and representatives from the Royal Canadian Mint for this special occasion.