A Canadian Veteran of Bomber Command was presented a Bomber Command Bar today during a special ceremony in Brockville. On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Gordon Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds¿Grenville, presented the bar to Mr. Donald Bunce. Created by the Government of Canada, this bar of honour formally recognizes the service and sacrifices of the brave Canadian Veterans of Bomber Command.
This week, Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and a delegation of 10 Canadian Veterans are 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.
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Gordon Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville, will present the new Bomber Command Bar to a Canadian Veteran.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, on the occasion of International Women's Day, paid tribute to all those Canadian women who have played a role in our military history over the past hundred years and more.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today welcomed to Ottawa a delegation of ten Canadian Veterans who will accompany him to the island of Cyprus later this month to mark the 50th anniversary since Canada, together with other members of the United Nations, first began crucial peacekeeping operations in the Mediterranean nation.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today joined Canadian Armed Forces personnel and Veterans at Denison Armoury, in Toronto, to announce new government measures that will help move Veterans to the front of the line when it comes to hiring qualified Canadians for federal public service jobs.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today joined with Parliamentary Secretary Erin O'Toole at the Ontario Regiment Armouries, in Oshawa, to announce the Government of Canada's intent to provide financial support to help Veterans of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy attend 70th anniversary commemorative events in France on June 6, 2014.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement today regarding the 69th anniversary of the end of Canadian participation in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War.
This evening, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, delivered the keynote address before members of the Dominion Executive Council of the Royal Canadian Legion at their annual Legion President's Dinner.
