Reference N14085E
August 6, 2014 – Winnipeg, MB – Veterans Affairs Canada
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Parm Gill, together with the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, participated in the official opening ceremony for the Victoria Crosses of Valour Road exhibit at the Manitoba Museum. The exhibit features the original medals of Lieutenant Robert Shankland, Sergeant-Major Frederick William Hall and Corporal Leo Clarke, three First World War Victoria Cross recipients who, at the time of their enlistment, lived on the same block of Winnipeg's Pine Street. The street was later renamed Valour Road.
Recently, we marked the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of the First World War and launched Canada's World Wars Commemoration period. Until 2020, the Government of Canada will commemorate and honour all Canadian men and women who bravely served our country during the First and Second World Wars.
Parliamentary Secretary Gill also met with Delaney Ross Burtnack, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR), to discuss the vital role Veterans can play in the agricultural industry. The association shares the federal Government's commitment to helping Veterans find meaningful employment opportunities. Recently, the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) announced a new initiative—Operation Ag Careers—to assist the transition of ex-military personnel into the agriculture industry.
Barbara Mottram
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans of Affairs
613-996-4649
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
