MINISTER GUARNIERI CHALLENGES PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES TO HONOUR THE YEAR OF THE VETERAN

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March 9, 2005 Ottawa -- The Honourable Albina Guarnieri, Minister of Veterans Affairs would like to express her delight over the recent appointment of Cecil Clarke as minister responsible for the Year of the Veteran in Nova Scotia. "Nova Scotia's Premier has set the bar for the Year of the Veteran among his counterparts," said Minister Guarnieri in response to the appointment. "I invite other provinces and territories to meet this challenge and assign such a responsibility in their respective governments, making remembrance a priority for 2005. When Canadians are engaged at a provincial and territorial level, together we can build the national recognition that our veterans deserve." Premier John Hamm announced the appointment on Sunday, a natural fit for Mr. Clarke, who has a personal tie to veterans and veterans' issues. His late grandfather was a veteran who served in the Netherlands with the Cape Breton Highlanders during the Second World War. Mr. Clarke is also an active supporter of community development initiatives and has a keen interest in veterans' affairs. This appointment will be an opportunity for Mr. Clarke to engage Nova Scotians in a year of remembrance. Throughout 2005, high profile ceremonies and events in Canada and overseas will commemorate Canadian veterans and mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. On May 8th, Canada will celebrate Victory in Europe (VE-) Day in every provincial and territorial capital in Canada. For more information on the Year of the Veteran, please visit www.vac-acc.gc.ca. - 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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MINISTER GUARNIERI CHALLENGES PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES TO HONOUR THE YEAR OF THE VETERAN

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