| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Gordon Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville, will join Wreaths Across Canada in a touching tribute to Canada's fallen at the National Military Cemetery.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament for Prince Edward-Hastings, today announced funding for the construction of a war memorial in Deloro, Ontario. This announcement further supports the Government of Canada's ongoing efforts to engage Canadians in active remembrance from coast to coast and to bring attention to the great service and sacrifices of Canada's Veterans.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today issued the following statement:
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today met with leading Canadian and international researchers, academics and experts at the fourth annual Canadian Military and Veteran Health Research Forum in Edmonton, Alberta. The Forum brings together leading Canadian and international researchers on military and Veteran health.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
While attending Canada Company's inaugural Military Employment Transition (MET) Program Conference, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, congratulated Bob Hakeem, Senior Vice President (People) of Walmart Canada, on the launch of the company's Ex Military Hiring Program, a new partnership with Veterans' organizations to identify retired junior and senior Canadian Armed Forces officers who could be recruited into leadership positions within Walmart Canada.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, accompanied by two Korean War Veterans from Regina, Ken Garbutt and Larry Adams, presented the Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Trophy to the Canadian Football League (CFL) player who best demonstrates the attributes of Canada's Veterans in times of war, military conflict and peace.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Ted Opitz, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, joined the Ottawa 67's and their fans to pay tribute to Korean War Veterans at a pre-game ceremonial puck drop. A Korean War theme was the focus of a game between the hometown club and the visiting Belleville Bulls in Ontario Major Junior Hockey League action. The event is a partnership involving Branch 618 of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Ottawa 67's Hockey Club, the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa area school boards and Veterans Affairs Canada.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today made his inaugural appearance before the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs since his appointment as Minister in July. Before committee, Minister Fantino reiterated the Government's support for a comprehensive review of the New Veterans Charter, including all the enhancements that have been made to it to date, with a special focus placed on the most seriously injured, support for families and the delivery of programs by Veterans Affairs Canada.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | speeches
Thank you for the opportunity to appear today as part of the comprehensive review of the New Veterans Charter.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Ted Opitz, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, will join the Ottawa 67's to mark the Year of the Korean War Veteran with a game against the Belleville Bulls. MP Opitz will be joined by Veterans and youth representatives for a ceremonial puck drop.
