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November 10, 2016 | No Comments

Lest we forget.

Thank you to all of Canada’s men and women in uniform – past and present – for your tremendous service to Canada.

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November 9, 2016 | No Comments

Your invitation to participate in local Remembrance Day ceremonies

This week is Veterans week.

It’s an opportunity to pause and remember the men and women who have served Canada with great distinction.

Their willingness to defend freedom, democracy and the rule of law is the reason that we as Canadians continue to live in peace and security.

This Remembrance Day, I hope you will join me in honouring and remembering the bravery and sacrifice of Canada’s Veterans.

Here’s a list of just some of the local ceremonies happening on Remembrance Day:

Beverly Memorial Cenotaph

Service starts at Maranatha Church at 9:30 a.m., followed by a parade to the Beverly Memorial Cenotaph. The ceremony at the Cenotaph begins at 11 a.m.

Calder Cenotaph

Service starts at the Northwest Seniors Centre at 10 a.m., followed by a parade to the Calder Cenotaph. The ceremony at the Cenotaph begins at 10:50 a.m.

Patricia Park in Griesbach

Service starts at 10:45 a.m. at Patricia Park in Griesbach. The ceremony is hosted by Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.

ANAVETS Sir Winston Churchill Unit Three

Parade starts at the top of the Shaw Center (on Jasper Ave.) and will march to the Cenotaph on the West Side of the Shaw Center. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome and Veterans are invited to join the march.

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November 4, 2016 | No Comments

Paying tribute to D-Day Veteran Paul Lefaivre

Today, I was honoured to pay tribute to D-Day veteran Paul Lefaivre in the House of Commons.

Canada’s veterans have served our country with great distinction and we are forever indebted to them.

To all of Canada’s Veterans and today’s men and women in uniform – thank you for your service.

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