CANADIANS ATTENDING GOVERNMENT OF CANADA EVENTS IN THE NETHERLANDS MUST REGISTER

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March 21, 2005 Ottawa -- In early May, 2005, Canadian veterans will travel to the Netherlands to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. The Government of Canada has announced a travel subsidy of up to $1,000 towards travel and accommodation costs for Canadian veterans. Thousands of Canadians including returning Canadian veterans and their companions are expected to participate in ceremonies of remembrance and liberation festivities. To facilitate access to several key ceremonies and events, all Canadians planning to attend the following events in the Netherlands are requested to register, in advance, with Veterans Affairs Canada: The Canadian Ceremony of Remembrance and Reception hosted by the Minister of Veterans Affairs at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery on May 3, The Ceremony of Remembrance at the Holten Canadian War Cemetery on May 4, The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Plaque Unveiling and Reception hosted by Parks Canada in Apeldoorn on May 6, and the Liberation Parade in the City of Apeldoorn on May 8. "The Government of Canada wants to make sure that all veterans and Canadians who are in the Netherlands at this time are able to attend the events marking this significant anniversary," said The Honourable Albina Guarnieri, Minister of Veterans Affairs. "Registration is important because it will give us an idea of how many people to expect. With that information, we will be able to make arrangements for on-site facilities to ensure that veterans have access to the sites." L. Gen (Ret'd) Charles Belzile, Chair of the 60th Anniversary Advisory Committee said, "I am pleased to see the Government of Canada making such efforts to ensure that veterans and Canadians travelling to the Netherlands this May will be able to access the events." To register, please call 1-800-443-0394 or log onto the VAC Web site and follow the registration instructions. Funding for the Netherlands veterans travel subsidy is provided for in the 2005 Federal Budget. - 30 - Media Enquiries: Janice Summerby Media Relations Advisor Veterans Affairs Canada (613) 992-7468 Stephanie Lewis Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs (613) 996-4649 All Other Enquiries: information@vac-acc.gc.ca

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