May 16, 2012
Shawinigan, Quebec — The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will attend the Memorial Cup arrival ceremony in Shawinigan. A commemorative ceremony will be held at Parc des Vétérans, followed by a military parade that will escort the Cup to City Hall. Dignitaries, members of the Canadian Forces and hockey fans will then gather to pay tribute to Canada’s veterans.
The media are welcome to attend the arrival of the Memorial Cup, which will start at Parc des Vétérans, on Promenade du Saint-Maurice, facing the Auberge Gouverneur.
Location: 1100 Saint-Maurice Promenade, Shawinigan
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Janice Summerby
Media Relations Advisor
Veterans Affairs Canada
Phone: 613-992-7468
Jean-Pierre Godbout
Communications Advisor
Veterans Affairs Canada
Phone: 514-283-2198 / 514-209-1622
Codie Taylor
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 613-996-4649
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