Annual Candlelight Tribute to commemorate Canada’s fallen heroes and Veterans

Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, along with Caroline Dromaguet, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian War Museum, will host the annual Candlelight Tribute to honour our country’s fallen heroes and Veterans, and pass the torch of remembrance from Veterans to youth.

Minister Petitpas Taylor along with other event participants will be available to media for a photo opportunity following the ceremony.

Location:    Canadian War Museum
                     1 Vimy Place
                     Ottawa, Ontario

Date:           Monday, 6 November 2023

Time:           19:00 EST

If you anticipate any accessibility barriers, please let us know and we will work with you to enable your participation.

Media who want to participate must register by contacting media@veterans.gc.ca with their name and media outlet. Media are asked to arrive no later than 18:45 EST.