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More than 10,000 Veterans to receive Valentines this year

Canada Mourns the Passing of One of Canada's Few Remaining Veterans of the First World War

Major Day of Remembrance in Sai Wan to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Hong Kong Prisoners of War

Delegation in Hong Kong to Mark the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Hong Kong Prisoners of War

Delegation Announced for Hong Kong Overseas Events to Mark the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Hong Kong Prisoners of War

Seventh Book of Remembrance Dedicated
1,300 names commemorated

National Mental Health Clinical Centre of Expertise Officially Opens

Veterans’ Week 2005 launched in Ottawa
Senate Ceremony "Honours Veterans by Teaching Youth"

Vimy Ceremony Concludes Aboriginal Spiritual Journey in Europe

Media Invited to Participate in Hong Kong Overseas Events to Mark the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Hong Kong Prisoners of War

Members of Aboriginal Spiritual Journey en Route to Europe

Smokey Smith Honoured in Italy with Commemorative Plaque

Media Invited to Participate in Hong Kong Overseas Events to Mark the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Hong Kong Prisoners of War

Veterans' Week 2005: Honouring Veterans by Teaching Youth
November 5 to 11

Minister Guarnieri Praises Aboriginal Spiritual Elders for Upcoming Journey

Veterans Affairs Minister Presents Commendation to Brigadier General (Ret’d) Genin for Outstanding Service

Heroes Remember Project Honoured with GTEC Award

The Honourable Albina Guarnieri, Minister of Veterans Affairs and the Honourable Ralph Goodale launch the 2005-2006 Canada Savings Bonds Sales Campaign with its theme '2005 Year of the Veteran and Victory Bonds.'

Charlottetown Dedicates New Service Memorial Fountain

Minister Guarnieri Announces Funding to Support Community Conservation of Veteran Tributes

New Funding for Villa Chaleur Veterans’ Unit

Veterans Affairs Minister Visits Legion Branch in North Bay, Ontario

Ceremony at the National War Memorial marks Merchant Navy Veterans Day

Veterans Affairs Minister Visits Legion Branch in Hudson

Veterans Affairs Minister Meets with Mississauga Veterans

Veterans Affairs Minister Visits Legion Branch in Niagara Falls

Veterans Affairs Minister Visits Legion Branch in Winnipeg

Veterans Affairs Minister Visits Legion Branch in Regina

Saskatoon Air Show Pays Tribute to Canada's Veterans Canada Remembers International Air Show

Media Invited to Participate in Aboriginal Spiritual Journey

Warriors' Day Parade Recognizes Canada's Military Service

60th Anniversary of Victory in the Far East

Canada Mourns the Passing of Smokey Smith, Victoria Cross

Ceremonies in Brampton Honour Veterans of the Korean War

Commemorating Veterans at Mountain View Cemetery

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Veterans Journey to Battlefields of Europe

Minister of Veterans Affairs Pays Respects at Canadian War Memorials in France

Minister of Veterans Affairs Honours Veterans and Celebrates Canada Day at Newfoundland Events

Thirteen Outstanding Citizens Honoured for their Dedication to Veterans

Special Commendation Recognizes Veteran's Outstanding Service

Five Outstanding Citizens Honoured for their Dedication to Veterans

Minister Salutes Outstanding Canadians and Launches Heroes Remember during 2005 Year of the Veteran Ceremony

Canada's Women Veterans Honoured

The New Veterans Charter Receives Royal Assent

House of Commons Moves Quickly to Enact ‘The New Veterans Charter’

Sunday, May 8th - Honouring our Second World War Veterans

Sunday, May 8th –The Height of Celebration During Canada’s Year of the Veteran

13 Western Canadians Honoured for their Outstanding Service to Canada

Veterans & Youth to Attend 60th Anniversary Events Commemorating the Liberation of the Netherlands

Proposed New Veterans Charter Modernizes Benefits and Services for Canadian Forces Members and Veterans

Operational Stress Injury Clinic at Deer Lodge Centre Officially Opens

Book of Thanks for Veterans

88th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemorated in Winnipeg

Minister of Veterans Affairs to Attend Funeral for his Holiness Pope John Paul II

The Government of Canada Commemorates Vimy Ridge Day

Scouts Across Canada to Present 150,000 “Thank You” Crests to Veterans as Part of 2005 the Year of the Veteran

Canadians Attending Government of Canada Events in the Netherlands Must Register

Minister of Veterans Affairs Meets with Canadian Veterans in the United Kingdom

Minister of Veterans Affairs Signs Agreement with International Counterparts

Minister Guarnieri Challenges Provinces and Territories to Honour the Year of the Veteran

Veterans Affairs Minister Delighted with Canadian Forces' Show of Support for the Year of the Veteran

Media Invited to Witness Vimy Memorial Restoration

Veterans Affairs Minister Honours Three Manitobans for their Outstanding Service to Canada

Canadians Show Appreciation for Veterans on Valentine’s Day

NCC and Veterans Affairs Canada to pay Tribute to Canadian Veterans During Winterlude 2005

Veterans Affairs Minister Honours Citizens for their Outstanding Service to Canada

Veterans Affairs Minister calls on Canadians to submit names for Seventh Book of Remembrance
Nearly 1,200 CF Members Already Identified

Canada Mourns the Passing of First World War Veterans

Veterans Affairs Minister Introduces Steps to Improve Appointment Process for Veterans Review and Appeal Board Members

Veterans Affairs Minister Announces Travel Subsidy for Veterans of the Liberation of the Netherlands

Veterans Independence Program Expanded to Benefit Additional Primary Caregivers for Life

Government of Canada Announces $16M Contract to Restore Vimy Memorial

Minister Guarnieri Announces 2005 as 'Year of the Veteran'

Italian Campaign Veterans Honoured in the Senate

Veterans Affairs Canada Official Delegation Returns to Canada to Launch Veterans' Week

Minister Honours Veterans in the House of Commons

Veterans Affairs Minister pays tribute to Smoky Smith and all Canadian Veterans of Italian Campaign

Ortona Ceremonies Honour Veterans of the Fierce Italian Campaign

Veterans Affairs Canada Official Delegation Arrives In Italy

Media Invited to Participate in Veterans’ Visit to Italy

Veterans Affairs Minister Unveils Veterans’ Week Poster Remembering the Italian Campaign

Veterans Affairs Canada with Government of Ontario to Conduct Continuing Care Research Project

Veterans Affairs Canada Acknowledges Results of Australian Cancer Study on Korea Veterans Health

Veterans Affairs Minister to mark the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium

VAC’s Involvement in Air Canada’s Proposal to Assist D-Day Veterans

VAC Correspondence to Air Canada

Canadian Reporters in Normandy - Accreditation Update

Edmonton Marks the 60th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

Ontario Marks the 60th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

Winnipeg Marks the 60th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

Regina Marks the 60th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

Minister McCallum Announces Travel Subsidies for Canadian Veterans of Normandy and Italian Campaigns

Government of Canada to Mark the 60th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

Distinguished Canadians Recognized

Veterans Affairs Canada Sponsors National Long-Term Care Meeting

Minister McCallum Announces a Vision For A Modern-Day Veterans Charter

1000 D-Day Veterans to 1000 Schools

In the Service of Canada - The Seventh Book of Remembrance

Canada Remembers D-Day Veterans

Distinguished Canadians Recognized

Honorary Dinner - Smoky Smith, VC, OC, OBC

Veterans Affairs Minister Responds to Report on the Needs of Canadian Forces Members

Veterans Affairs Canada Officially Opens Office at Edmonton Garrison

Distinguished Canadians Recognized

Distinguished Local Veterans Recognized

Veterans Affairs Canada Opens Operational Stress Injury Clinic at Parkwood Hospital

Local Veteran Recognized for Lifetime of Service to Comrades

Defence and Veterans Affairs Ministers Announce Payments for Chemical-Test Veterans

Marking Veterans Graves with Respect

Canadians Remember Veterans on Valentine’s Day

Distinguished Canadians Recognized

Unveiling of Commemorative Stained Glass Window

Legislative and Regulatory Amendments Address the Most Urgent Needs of Canada's Veterans

More Veterans' Survivors to Receive Help at Home

2003 Remembrance Poster Unveiled

2003 Veterans' Week Launch

2003 Remembrance Poster Unveiled

Senate Ceremony Remembers Korean War’s Canoe River Tragedy

Minister of Veterans Affairs Pays Tribute to Outstanding Canadian Citizens

2003 Remembrance Poster Unveiled

November 5-11 Marks Veterans’ Week 2003

Distinguished Canadians to be Recognized

Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Helping Students Remember Korean War Veterans

Appointments to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Statement by Minister of Veterans Affairs

Minister of Veterans Affairs Introduces Legislation to Address the Urgent Needs of Veterans

Veterans Affairs Canada Partners with the Dominion Institute on The Memory Project

Veterans Affairs Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Events Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the Breaking of the Drocourt-Quéant Line

Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

10-Day Pilgrimage Ends for Canada’s Korean War Veterans

Ceremonies in Canada and Korea Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice

Canada's Korean War Veterans Return to Former Battlefields

Korean War Veterans Return to Former Battlefields

Authorson Class Action Suit Supreme Court Decision Statement by the Minister of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs Remembers the Korean War

Korean War Veterans Remembered

The Government of Canada and Legion Partner to Survey Residential Health Care for Veterans

Former RCMP Members Awarded Canadian Volunteer Service Medals

Minister of Veterans Affairs to participate in overseas commemorative events

Canadians Encouraged to Recognize D-Day

Distinguished Canadians Recognized

Veterans Affairs Canada Announces Intent to Address the Most Urgent Needs of Canada’s Veterans

Veterans Affairs Canada Helps Releasing Canadian Forces Members Make the Transition to Civilian Life

Veterans Affairs Canada Sponsors National Conference on PTSD and Other Operational Stress Injuries

Thirteen Canadian Veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic to Travel to the United Kingdom for 60th Anniversary Celebrations

Minister Pagtakhan Meets with U.S. Counterpart

Bill to Improve and Expand Benefits for Canadian Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Members

National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Vimy Ceremony Marks Anniversary of Significant Battle

Outstanding Canadians Honoured

Minister of Veterans Affairs Establishes 60th Anniversary of D-Day Advisory Committee

Additional Federal Funding Announced for Juno Beach Centre

Local Veteran Recognized for his Work on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Year-Long Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Begins

Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Canadians Remember Veterans on Valentine’s Day

Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Local Veteran Recognized for Lifetime of Service to Comrades

Minister of Veterans Affairs Pays Tribute to Two Advocates for Canada’s Veterans

Veterans Affairs Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island Partner on Telehomecare Pilot Project

Statement by the Minister of Veterans Affairs

Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Second World War Canadian Airmen Buried with Full Military Honours

Second World War Canadian Airmen to be buried with full military honours

Veterans Affairs Canada Sponsors a National Long-term Care Meeting to Share Best Practices and Advances in Elder Care

Minister of Veterans Affairs Pays Tribute to Outstanding Canadian Veterans and Citizens

Ottawa Pays Tribute to Veterans

Seventh Book of Remembrance to be installed in Peace Tower

Veterans’ Week 2002: Ste. Anne’s Hospital has been serving veterans for 85 years...

Opening of the Newly Renovated Veterans Unit of the CHUL of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec

Celebrating Veterans’ Week 2002, November 5-11

Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) Project

DND and VAC Announce National Peer-Support Program

Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Government of Canada Accepting Applications for First Nations Veterans Package

Veterans’ Week 2002 Poster Honours Canada’s Veterans

Veterans' Week National Poster Unveiled On Parliament Hill

Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Veterans Affairs Supports Alzheimer Wandering Registry Program for Eligible Veterans

Government of Canada to Partner with University of Alberta and Royal Canadian Legion in Study to Improve Health and Independence of Rural Seniors and Veterans

Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Remembering the 60th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid

Veterans Return to France to Remember the Dieppe Raid

Canada Marks 60th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid

Improving Access to Treatment for Military PTSD and Other Operational Stress Injuries

Veterans’ Health Centre Celebrates Opening

Government of Canada Responds to National Round Table Report on First Nations Veterans

Improved National Standards for Veterans in Long-term Care Facilities

Marking the 100th Anniversary of the End of the South African War

$1 Million in Federal Funding Announced for Juno Beach Centre

People of the Netherlands Remember Canadian Liberators

Home and Community Care Explored by VON and VAC

Veteran to be Recognized with Minister’s Commendation

85th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge Remembered

Activities Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Thirteen Canadian Schools to Participate in Virtual Tour of Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Ceremony of Remembrance Marks 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Canada Marks 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Canada Marks 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge with Ceremonies in France and in Canada

Minister Pagtakhan and Premier Lord join Fredericton area Veterans to celebrate the opening of their new home

Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Creation of a New Minister’s Commendation for Veterans

Designations of the Role of the Canadian Merchant Navy during the Second World War and the BCATP Hangar No. 1

Statement by the Minister of Veterans Affairs

Canadians Remember Veterans on Valentine’s Day

Names of Executed Soldiers to be Placed into Canada’s Book of Remembrance

Duhamel Launches Newspaper to Better Serve Veterans

"We pledge to never forget", Minister Duhamel invites Canadians to mark Remembrance Day 2001

"In the Service of Peace":
Senate Pays Tribute to Canadian Veterans

Moving Candlelight Ceremony on Parliament Hill Launches Veterans' Week

Canadians to Attend 25,000th Playing of Last Post at the Menin Gate in Belgium

Canadian Airmen to Receive Compensation from Germany

Students, win a trip to Ottawa!

Veterans’ Week National Poster Unveiled Honouring Canada’s Veterans and Peacekeepers

Housing Issues Explored by RCL and VAC

New Health Regulations Assist Wartime Civilians and Present-day Canadian Forces Members

Minister Duhamel acts on Hong Kong Veterans’ request

Construction begins on new Veterans’ Long-term Care Facility in Moncton

Ste. Anne's Hospital: $67.7 M towards a modernization project

Funding for Falls Prevention programs for British Columbia Veterans and seniors

85th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme at Beaumont-Hamel

Pilgrimage to Mark the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme at Beaumont-Hamel

Beaumont-Hamel Visitor Centre to Open July 1st

Funding Announced for Improvements at Deer Lodge Centre

Veterans Affairs Canada Seeks Advice on Needs of Canadian Forces Members

Restoration Plans Announced for Vimy Memorial

Launch of Federal CAP Sites in Legions Gives Veterans and Seniors On-line Access to Health Information

Appointments to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Adjustments to Halifax Relief Commission Pensions

Minister Duhamel Delivers Funding for Merchant Navy Veterans

Veterans Affairs Canada Sponsors a National Best Practices Conference in Long-term Care to Share Elder Care Expertise

Veterans Affairs Provides New Home for Canadian Veterans

Students get International Perspective on Second World War

Renovation of the Veterans Home, CHUL Pavilion, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec

Canadians Participate in `Valentines for Vets'

National Round Table Examining First Nations Veterans Issues

Statement by the Minister of Veterans Affairs

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Project wins Head of the Public Service Award

Delegation departs for Hong Kong and Japan

Veterans to Make Pilgrimage to Hong Kong and Japan

Canada Remembers the Wars and their Soldiers using the Internet

Children and Veterans Join in Candlelight Ceremony

Military Funeral of Private Victor Howey

Improvements to Health Care Facilities for New Brunswick Veterans in Moncton and Saint John

Bill to Assist Wartime Civilians and Present-day Canadian Forces Members Receives Royal Assent

Giant Tribute to "A Legacy of Peace"

New Veterans’ Unit for Fredericton Area

Appointments to Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Health Canada and Veterans Affairs Target Falls Prevention in New Health Promotion Alliance

Minister Baker Honours Passing of Canadian Hero

Baker Introduces Omnibus Veterans' Benefits Legislation

Handover Ceremony at Vimy Ridge

Sod-turning Ceremony at Beaumont-Hamel

Canada's Unknown Soldier Coming Home

Canadian Delegation to Depart for the Netherlands

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

New Member Appointed to Veterans' Board

Liberation of the Netherlands Commemorated

Baker Announces Extension of Veterans' Benefits to Civilian Groups

Baker Announces Extension of Veterans' Benefits to Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit

Baker Announces New Guidelines for PTSD

Federal Government Reaches Deal With Merchant Navy Veterans

National Defence - Veterans Affairs Health Partnership Inititiave Announced

Rosies of the North

Declaration of Veterans' Week

Baker Asks Committee to Revisit Merchant Navy Issue

Battle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence Commemorated

Major Federal Presence at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Canadians Prepare to Pay Tribute as Veterans' Week Gains Momentum in its Fifth Year

Students, Veterans, Peacekeepers Unite to Preserve Canada's Proud Legacy

Vets Leave for Italy

NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED TO VETERANS BOARD

Health Care for Veterans Unveiled

Ribbon Cutting for Veterans Health Centre

Italian Campaign Revisited

Veterans Return to France to Mark 55th Anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Campaign

Gerontological Advisory Council Symposium

MUSÉOBUS: CARREFOUR AND INFORMATION FOR OUR ELDERLY PEOPLE ACROSS QUEBEC

Public Service Outstanding Achievement Awards presented at Rideau Hall

Back to Juno Beach

Veterans' Bill Receives Royal Assent

Government responds to Quality of Life report

World War II Veteran Cycles Across Canada For a Good Cause

Veterans' Bill Adopted by House of Commons

Veterans' Bill Passes Second Reading

Canada to Pay Hong Kong Veterans nearly $24,000

Veterans' Benefits Bill Introduced

Mifflin Meets with Merchant Navy Veterans

Ministers of Industry and Veterans Affairs Announce Creation of On-line Tribute to Canada's War Heroes

First World War Veterans Honoured at Premiere of NFB Documentary on John McCrae

First World War Veterans Depart for Armistice Ceremonies

First World War Veterans Prepare to Depart for France

Minister Responds to Merchant Navy Protest

A Giant Tribute to Canada's Veterans

Mifflin Announces Consultations on Omnibus Veterans Legislation

First World War Veterans Return to Battle Sites

Canadians Participate in Repatriation of U.S. Remains

First World War Veterans Wanted

Canadian Veterans Return to Korea

Minister Addresses Concerns about Benefits for Merchant Navy Veteran

Minister Responds to Merchant Navy Protest

Korean War Veterans to Gather in Esquimalt

Korean War Veterans to Gather in Vancouver

Veterans Affairs Canada to hold ceremony for Korean War Veterans at Wall of Remembrance

Veterans Return to Korea

Accidental Death at Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Veterans Affairs Canada Pays Tribute to Canada's Nursing Sisters

Media Advisory

Minister Announces Improvements to Veterans Legislation

Winnipeg Students Winners of 1997 Veterans Affairs Canada Web Page Design Contest

Government Blue Pages Re-designed with Users in Mind

Veterans Honoured in Liverpool

Veterans Return to UK for Battle of the Atlantic Remembrance

Saskatchewan Students Win Veterans' Week Scavenger Hunt

Second World War Airmen Buried With Military Honours

New Members Appointed to Veterans Board

Vimy Commemorated as Canadian National Historic Site

Beaumont-Hamel, France, Commemorated as Canadian National Historic Site

Artifacts Recovered from Burmese Jungle Transferred to Canadian War Museum to Mark Launch of Veterans’ Week

Ceremonies Honouring Canadian Veterans to be Held in France

Second World War Airmen to Receive Military Funeral

1997 Remembrance Day Poster Introduced

Commitment to Speed Up Veterans’ Pensions Met

New Member Added to Veterans’ Board

November 5-11 Declared Veterans' Week

VETERANS OF DIEPPE REMEMBERED

Canadian Veterans Honoured

Canadian Veterans Return to Dieppe

Canadian Commemorative Display to be Unveiled

Canadian Commemorative Display - Inveraray, Scotland

PEI Veterans and Non-Veteran Seniors Provide Insight Into Determinants for Healthy Living

ESTABLISHING HEALTH PROMOTION PARTNERSHIPS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Second World War Airmen Buried In Myanmar

Secretary of State (Veterans) Leads Funeral Delegation to Myanmar

Burial of Second World War Aircrew Scheduled for Early March

Remains of Aircrew Recovered from Burmese Jungle

Aircraft Wreckage Found In Burmese Jungle

Name of Boulevard St. Pierre to be Changed to Honour Veterans

Mission to Recover 1945 Aircrew Heads to Burma

Voices of Canada's First World War Veterans Launched on Internet

Veterans Wing Officially Opened Today in Central Newfoundland

Canadian Hero to be Honoured

Canada's Schoolnet puts Newfoundland and First World War Books of Remembrance On-line

Events in Canada and Overseas to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme at Beaumont-Hamel

November 3-11 Declared Veterans' Week

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