Victory in Europe during the Second World War was secured on May 8, 1945. Of the more than one million Canadians who served during the war, more than 45,000 died fighting for freedom
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
| media advisories
On Friday, May 8, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz will be available to speak to media via teleconference about his mission to Turkey and his participation in the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting.
Members of the media are invited to attend the military burial of eight Canadian First World War soldiers on May 13, 2015 at Caix British Cemetery in Caix, France.
Wainwright, Alta ¿ Media are invited to Garrison Wainwright, Alberta on May 15 to cover Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 15, the largest Canadian Army exercise of the year. The exercise is taking place from April 20 to May 23.
Minister of Finance Joe Oliver will be joined by Member of Parliament Robert Goguen to make an announcement in support of the Economic Action Plan's new measures for seniors, on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Andrew Bennett, Canada's Ambassador for Religious Freedom, will hold a media teleconference from Yangon, Burma, to make an announcement about how Canada is promoting religious freedom in Burma.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
Event date: May 5, 2015-The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will deliver a keynote address at the Wavefront Summits in Ottawa.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, Minister for the National Capital Commission and Member of Parliament for Nepean–Carleton, will speak at an event organized by Canada's Building Trades Unions.