Turn to Busan ceremony to honour Canadians’ service and sacrifices in the Korean War
Media advisory
Ottawa, ON – Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will participate in the annual Turn to Busan commemorative ceremony to pay tribute to Canadians who served and died in the Korean War. The Korea Veterans Association of Canada and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada are co-hosting the ceremony, with support from Veterans Affairs Canada. This ceremony mirrors the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, Republic of Korea.
Location: Jean Pigott Place
Ottawa City Hall
110 Laurier Ave W
Ottawa, Ontario
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2018
Time: 8:30 p.m. EST ceremony begins
This Veterans’ Week, November 5-11, Canadians are encouraged to reflect on freedom. Remember the Canadians—past and present—who have served and sacrificed for Canada. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #CanadaRemembers and #Canadas100days, or visit veterans.gc.ca/CanadaRemembers.
Media inquiries:
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
vac.media-medias.acc@canada.ca
Alex Wellstead
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
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