Government of Canada to host wreath-laying ceremony at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Cenotaph to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe

Toronto, ON –Veterans Affairs Canada will host a wreath-laying ceremony at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Cenotaph. Christine McDowell, Associate Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada will be joined by Veterans of the Second World War, residents of Sunnybrook, Dr. Andy Smith, CEO Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, Harman Idema, Consul-General of the Netherlands, and other dignitaries.

There will be a photo op and interview opportunities with Veterans and other dignitaries following the ceremony.

Location:   Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Cenotaph
                     2075 Bayview Avenue
                     Toronto, ON  M4N 1J7

Date:           Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Time:          10:30 EDT

Notes for media:

Media who wish to participate must register by 08:30 EDT on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 by contacting media@veterans.gc.ca with their name and media outlet. Media members are asked to arrive no later than 10:00 EDT.

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