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October 10, 2014 – Winnipeg – Veterans Affairs Canada
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced recipients of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation at a special ceremony in Winnipeg. The Commendation is being awarded to residents of Manitoba who have contributed to the care and well-being of Veterans or to the remembrance of the contributions, sacrifices, and achievements of Veterans. The recipients are as follows:
- Gordon Criggar, Headingley, Manitoba
- MCpl Clinton Fontaine, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Barry Mitchell, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- George W. Stetina, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Christopher Young, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Member of Parliament for Charleswood–St. James–Assiniboia, also attended the Commendation ceremony and joined Minister Fantino earlier in the day for a visit to the Deer Lodge Centre Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic, which is expanding its facility to better meet the needs of Veterans and their families.
While in Winnipeg, Minister Fantino also joined Lawrence Toet, Member of Parliament for Elmwood–Transcona, and Joy Smith, Member of Parliament for Kildonan–St. Paul, in honouring Veterans of the Second World War with limited-edition commemorative lapel pins and certificates of recognition.
Barbara Mottram
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans of Affairs
613-996-4649
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
