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Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark International Women's Day
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Mar 08, 2019
OTTAWA, March 8, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark International Women's Day:
"International Women's Day is an opportunity for all Canadians to honour the outstanding contributions of women to our country. It is a global day of recognition of women's achievements, past and present, and a call to action to advance gender equality.
Women have played a significant role in the defence of peace and freedom, both in Canada and abroad, for well over 100 years. They have risked their lives while serving in uniform, and in an evolving array of duties, from acting as Nursing Sisters in the First World War to roles as mechanics, parachute riggers, and heavy equipment operators during the Second World War. Women also contributed on the home front during the war years in new ways, as shipbuilders, munitions workers, and scientists. Today, women serve with distinction, as civilians and in uniform, in all occupations within the Defence Team. While we have taken significant steps toward gender equality, we know that much more work needs to be done.
"We are focused on increasing the number of women in our military and in all aspects of security and defence, and we will continue to place gender equality and rights, and the empowerment of women at the center of our work. Today, we thank all women of our Canadian Armed Forces, and all those who came before them, and celebrate the courage and commitment they demonstrate time and time again in service to our country.
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Statement - Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of National Defence mark Vimy Ridge Day
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Apr 09, 2019, 08:47 ET
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Apr 09, 2019, 08:47 ET
OTTAWA, April 9, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to commemorate Vimy Ridge Day:
"More than a century ago today, during the First World War, the Canadian Corps advanced on the German defensive positions on Vimy Ridge in northern France.
"The Canadian assault began early on Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, with the first wave of Canadians advancing behind a creeping barrage. While this artillery tactic provided some cover, our soldiers were still exposed to enemy machine gun fire.
"Fierce fighting ensued. The next day, the Canadian Corps captured the ridge's main high point referred to as Hill 145. On April 12, 1917, they captured a secondary height known as "the Pimple" to end the fighting at Vimy and force a German retreat.
"The cost of victory was steep. Of the roughly 100,000 Canadians who served at Vimy Ridge, more than 10,600 were casualties by the end of the battle, including almost 3,600 who lost their lives.
"After the war, a grateful France granted Canada the land where the Canadian National Vimy Memorial now stands. Engraved on the memorial are the names of 11,285 Canadian soldiers listed as "missing, presumed dead" in France during the First World War and whose final resting place is unknown.
"The bravery and sacrifice demonstrated by Canadian soldiers during the Battle of Vimy Ridge resulted in one of the most impressive Allied victories of the entire First World War. Under these tragic circumstances, Canada's international recognition as an independent country of our own was enhanced, and helped earn our nation its own signature on the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The courageous actions of Canadians in uniform during the great conflicts of the first half of the 20th century, and those of our Canadian Armed Forces members in more recent years, have helped ensure that peace and freedom remain pillars of Canadian society.
"Lest we forget."
SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada
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Statement - Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of National Defence mark Korean War Veterans Day
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Jul 27, 2019, 10:00 ET
OTTAWA, July 27, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark the anniversary of the Korean War Armistice:
"The Korean War Armistice was signed on July 27th, 1953, bringing an end to the fighting on the Korean Peninsula. We recognize this milestone in Canada each year as Korean War Veterans Day.
"On June 25, 1950, North Korean troops invaded South Korea, setting off more than three years of bitter conflict. A total of 18 United Nations (UN) member countries, including Canada, the United States and South Korea joined in the fight for peace.
"Beginning in July 1950 the Royal Canadian Air Force helped transport supplies and troops. By August, Her Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Sioux, Athabaskan and Cayuga were in the waters off Korea. They were the first to support UN operations. These ships evacuated troops, bombarded onshore enemy positions, defended the UN fleet and helped blockade the coast.
"Today, we remember and pay tribute to the more than 26,000 Canadians who left to serve by land, sea and air in defence of peace and freedom in Korea.
"The Korean War was a significant chapter in Canada's proud military history. Our troops greatly distinguished themselves throughout the conflict. In the Kapyong Valley, the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry fought alongside other allied soldiers to slow down the enemy advance and prevent a breakthrough. The Canadians, along with others involved in the action, would earn the prestigious United States Presidential Unit Citation.
"The names of the 516 brave Canadians who died helping to restore peace in the "Land of Morning Calm" are inscribed in the Korean War Book of Remembrance. We owe them, and all who answered the call to aid Korea, our heartfelt gratitude. Today, and every day, we will remember them.
"Lest we forget."
SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada
For further information: Media Relations, Veterans Affairs Canada, 613-992-7468, vac.media-medias.acc@canada.ca; Alex Wellstead, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, alex.wellstead@canada.ca; Media Relations, Department of National Defence, 613-996-2353, mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca; Todd Lane, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of National Defence, (613) 996-3100, todd.lane@forces.gc.ca
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Statement - Ministers MacAulay and Sajjan commemorate Merchant Navy Veterans Day and the beginning of the Battle of the Atlantic
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Sep 03, 2019, 17:19 ET
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Sep 03, 2019, 17:19 ET
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Métis veterans receive apology, promise of compensation from federal minister
CBC · Posted: Sep 10, 2019
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/metis-apology-compensation-1.5277798
CBC · Posted: Sep 10, 2019
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/metis-apology-compensation-1.5277798
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Statement - Government of Canada recognizes the pre- and post-Second World War experiences of Métis Veterans
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And yes this should of been done years ago!!!! However why not announce it now? ELECTION TIME KEEP SPREADING THE MONEY AROUND BUY YOUR VOTES NOT GETTING MINE!!! with that being sad very happy for Metis veterans long time coming
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Statement - Government of Canada marks Aboriginal Veterans Day
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MacAulay leading Canadian delegation at 75th anniversary of Italian Campaign
11.30.2019
https://www.journalpioneer.com/news/local/macaulay-leading-canadian-delegation-at-75th-anniversary-of-italian-campaign-382660/
11.30.2019
https://www.journalpioneer.com/news/local/macaulay-leading-canadian-delegation-at-75th-anniversary-of-italian-campaign-382660/
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11.30.2019
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Veterans Affairs Canada Facebook Dec 02. 2019
Today, the Canadian delegation is in Ortona, Italy to mark the 75th anniversary of the Italian Campaign at the Price of Peace Monument. #Italy75 #CanadaRemembers
https://www.facebook.com/CanadaRemembers/videos/437431146951009/
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Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence commemorate Black History Month
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Feb 03, 2020, 14:38 ET
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/statement-ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-commemorate-black-history-month-842644477.html
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Statement - Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atla
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May 03, 2020, 09:00 ET
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Ministers MacAulay and Sajjan mark the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands
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May 05, 2020, 09:40 ET
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ministers-macaulay-and-sajjan-mark-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-liberation-of-the-netherlands-857282962.html
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May 05, 2020, 09:40 ET
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Statement - Ministers MacAulay and Sajjan mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
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Jun 06, 2020, 10:06 ET
OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
"It was 76 years ago today that some 14,000 Canadians stormed the beaches of Normandy with Allied troops to breach Nazi Germany's "Fortress Europe."
"D-Day was a pivotal moment in the Second World War and set the stage for the Normandy Campaign that followed, where Canadian soldiers contributed to pushing back the occupying German forces and to liberating Western Europe. This remarkable achievement did not come without intense preparation. The Allied forces spent more than a year planning for what would be the largest combined air, sea and land operation in military history.
"Canadian participation during D-Day involved all three branches of our country's military. The Royal Canadian Navy provided some 109 vessels and 10,000 sailors to the Allied D-Day fleet. Our minesweepers cleared a path for landing beaches in Normandy and our destroyers shelled German defensive positions, while Canadian landing craft took soldiers ashore. Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons flew many missions—both in the lead up to D-Day and on 6 June 1944—to strike German targets both inland and on the coast, as well as sweep enemy planes from the skies.
"The Normandy Campaign continued after D-Day and deep into the summer of 1944. Canadian forces continually engaged with the enemy, whether in the French village of Carpiquet, the city of Caen, or assisting with the final push to close the Falaise Pocket in August 1944. The liberation of Paris took place on 25 August 1944, officially bringing the Battle of Normandy to a close.
"But victory did not come without cost. Three hundred and fifty-nine Canadian soldiers were killed on 6 June 1944 alone, while more than 5,000 Canadians lost their lives during the course of the entire Battle of Normandy.
"As we mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, we encourage you to read and listen to stories of Canadians who participated in the campaign, including Eugénie "Frankie" Turner, Havelyn Chiasson, Raymond Anderson, Ivan "Benny" Parsons and Charles Starkes. Today, we honour these brave individuals, and all Canadians who contributed to the Allied efforts on D-Day and during the Battle of Normandy.
"Lest we forget."
SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/statement-ministers-macaulay-and-sajjan-mark-the-76th-anniversary-of-d-day-and-the-battle-of-normandy-894956275.html
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