James Moore Announces Funding to British Columbia Veterans Commemorative Association
January 24, 2014 Vancouver, British Columbia Department of Veterans Affairs
The British Columbia Veterans Commemorative Association will receive up to $14,880 through the Veterans Affairs Canada Cenotaph/Monument Restoration Program to help restore the National War Memorial replica in Vancouver. The funding announcement was made today by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry and Minister Responsible for British Columbia, on behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino.
The monument is a focal point in the community for remembrance activities. Planned restoration work includes rebuilding the monument base, sculpting new pieces to replace the damaged sections of the figurines, repairing and repainting the figurines and columns, and applying a protective coating to the monument. The total cost of the project is estimated at $33,680. For more information on Veterans Affairs Canada’s commemorative activities and programs, please visit veterans.gc.ca.
