The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, was joined today by Canadian Veterans of the Liberation of the Netherlands, Canadian dignitaries and Dutch Government officials for a commemorative ceremony at the Holten Canadian War Cemetery.
Thanks to key partners, CAF members, Veterans and their respective families have access to a broad base of mental health services, including access to the 24/7 VAC Assistance Services line
The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Mrs. Laureen Harper, joined Canadian Veterans of the Liberation of the Netherlands, Canadian dignitaries and Dutch Government officials for a Ceremony of Remembrance at the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery.
The Battle of the Atlantic lasted from September 1939 until May 1945, making it Canada's longest military engagement of the Second World War; one that saw invaluable contributions from members of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Canadian Merchant Navy.
The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament (Nepean-Carleton) and Regional Minister for Ottawa, on behalf of the Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today attended a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Second Battle of Ypres.