Government of Canada to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe (V-E) Day at the National War Memorial in Ottawa

Ottawa, ON –Veterans Affairs Canada will host a commemorative ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to mark the 80^th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe Day.

General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces, Her Excellency Margriet Vonno, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Second World War Veterans and members of the diplomatic corps will participate in this event and lay wreaths to honour and recognize Veterans of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the Second World War.

Location:    National War Memorial
                    Ottawa, Ontario

Date:          Thursday, 8 May 2025

Time:          11:00 EDT

Notes for media:

Media who wish to participate must register by 08:00 EDT on Thursday, 8 May 2025 by contacting media@veterans.gc.ca with their name and media outlet. Media are asked to arrive no later than 10:30 EDT.

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