Government of Canada to host commemorative event at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in the lead-up to the 80^th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

Halifax, NS – Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend a commemorative event jointly hosted by Veterans Affairs Canada and Parks Canada, with Veterans of the Second World War in attendance.

The event will honour and recognize Veterans of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy by sharing some of their stories, followed by a public viewing of the Citadel’s “Storm the Beach” D-Day exhibit.

MP Fillmore and other event participants will be available to the media after the event.

Location:   Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
                    5425 Sackville Street
                    Halifax, NS B3J 3Y3

Date:          Monday, 27 May 2024

Time:          7:00 p.m. ADT

Media who wish to participate must register by 2:00 p.m. EST on Monday, May 27 by contacting media@veterans.gc.ca with their name and media outlet.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation.