Minister O’Regan announces new post-military employment support for Veterans

Toronto – The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will address attendees of the IGT2017 Veterans Career Summit presented by Barrick during the Invictus Games on September 28, 2017.

Minister O’Regan will also use this opportunity to issue a challenge to corporate Canada and the Public Service to recognize the value of the skills that Veterans have acquired through the Canadian Armed Forces and to help welcome them into the civilian workforce.

Location:       Osgoode Ballroom
                        Sheraton Centre
                        123 Queen St. West Toronto,
                        ON M5H 2M9

Date:               September 28, 2107

Time:             10:00 EDT (Times are local)

Notes for Media:

• Minister O’Regan will be available for media scrum/interviews following the formal portion of the announcement.

Media inquiries:
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
vac.media-medias.acc@vac-acc.gc.ca

Alex Wellstead
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649