| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre today participated in a plaque dedication at the Virginia War Memorial to honour 13 Virginians killed while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the Second World War.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
With Veterans' Week fast approaching, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today marked the official launch of the 2013 National Remembrance Advertising Campaign. Starting today, Canadians will see television and online advertisements that honour Canada's Veterans and call on all Canadians to remember those who served and continue to serve in times of war, military conflict and peace.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today joined counterparts from 22 countries at an international ministerial seminar on the centennial of the First World War in Paris, France.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today named Major-General (R) Richard Rohmer as his special advisor on D-Day commemorative events as the Government of Canada prepares for the upcoming 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 2014.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today launched 30 Days, 30 Reasons-a social media campaign leading up to Remembrance Day on November 11, 2013. As part of the annual Remembrance Campaign, Veterans Affairs Canada will use social media to engage Canadians in remembering the sacrifices and achievements of Canada's Veterans.
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On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Senator Larry Smith announced a financial contribution of up to $50,000 for the Beaconsfield War Memorial, dedicated to the men and women who have served and sacrificed in all of Canada's military operations. This funding is provided through the Community War Memorial Program.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today marked Mental Illness Awareness Week, which runs from October 6¿12, 2013.
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The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today thanked the New Brunswick Government for committing $50,000 in support to the Helmets to Hardhats program. The announcement was made in the lead up to a fundraising dinner where Minister Fantino, the Honourable David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick, and Brian MacDonald, Legislative Secretary to the Premier, responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs and Military Affairs, will speak to participants about the importance of hiring Veterans.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Senator Larry Smith will make an announcement regarding a new war memorial to be located in Heroes Park commemorating all the men and women who have served and sacrificed in all of Canada's military operations.
| Veterans Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will make an announcement about cutting red tape for Veterans. He will be joined by Guy Parent, Canada's Veterans Ombudsman.
