Government of Canada to host a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction of the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan

Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, will be joined by key stakeholders, Veterans, and local students to officially launch the construction phase of the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan.

There will be photo opportunities during and after the groundbreaking and interview opportunities with Minister McKnight and other dignitaries following the ceremony.

Location:   Future site of the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan
                   East side of Booth Street, LeBreton Flats
                   (across Booth Street from the Canadian War Museum)
                   Ottawa, ON

Date:         Monday, May 4, 2026

Time:         13:00 EDT 

Media who wish to participate are asked to register by 11:00 EST on Monday, May 4. by contacting media@veterans.gc.ca with their name and media outlet. Media members should arrive no later than 12:30 EST.

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