Media accreditation for the 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel Commemorative Ceremony in France

Media Advisory

Ottawa — July 1, 2016, marks the 100^th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel. The Government of Canada will mark this anniversary with a signature commemorative ceremony at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, in France.

Canadian media interested in attending this commemorative ceremony must register before Friday, May 27, 2016. Accreditation will be required to access the site.

To obtain a registration form, please email Marc.Lescoutre@vac-acc.gc.ca.

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Veterans Affairs Canada
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