| Veterans Affairs Canada | statements
On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement today.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, made the following statement today on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the Second Battle of Ypres
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
On the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Arras and the Capture of Vimy Ridge, Canadian and French citizens gathered today at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, in France, to commemorate the Canadian soldiers who fought so valiantly at Vimy Ridge during the First World War.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
On the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Canadians gathered today at LeBreton Flats, in front of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, to commemorate the Canadian soldiers who fought so valiantly at Vimy Ridge during the First World War.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, joined Veterans Affairs ministers and secretaries from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States in West Point, New York, for the Ministerial Summit on Veterans' Affairs.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
The public and media are invited to participate in a commemorative ceremony marking the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in front of the Canadian War Museum at Lebreton Flats.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
The public and media are invited to participate in the official Government of Canada ceremony marking the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Arras and Capture of Vimy Ridge at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is taking steps to provide eligible Veterans, survivors or dependents with voluntary compensation for Earnings Loss (EL), Canadian Forces Income Support (CFIS) and War Veterans Allowance (WVA) benefits dating back to May 29, 2012. This measure is meant to cover the gap between the Government's decision to end the disability pension offset and the day the decision came into effect.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement today regarding the New Veterans Charter (NVC)
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and a delegation of 10 Canadian Veterans have received a hero's welcome from Cypriots thankful for Canada's sacrifices during the 50 year mission. The group is participating in commemorative ceremonies in Cyprus in recognition of Canada's work to support peace and stability in the Mediterranean nation. The year 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Canadian efforts in Cyprus. The visit supports efforts to bring about a greater understanding of the achievements of Canada's modern-day Veterans.
