Minister O’Toole joins MP Carmichael in honouring Second World War Veterans with commemorative tribute
July 31, 2015 – Toronto – Veterans Affairs Canada
The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and John Carmichael, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, today hosted a ceremony recognizing Canadian Veterans of the Second World War at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Alongside family, friends and community, 272 Second World War Veterans received a commemorative lapel pin and certificate of recognition in honour of the extraordinary role Canadians played in the Allied victory.
Martin Magnan
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