Media Advisory - Veterans Ombudsman to hold public town hall with Veterans on November 15 in North Bay

OTTAWA, Nov. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, will host a public Town Hall in North Bay, Ontario, for Veterans, military and RCMP members, families, and other interested parties. This is an opportunity for the Ombudsman to hear the concerns of the Veterans' community. Mr. Parent will provide information about the work his Office is doing to help Veterans, and his priorities for addressing the gaps in the benefits and services that are provided to Veterans and their families.

Veterans can schedule a consultation with an Ombudsman Service Representative to discuss their case privately. Consultations are made in 20-minute time slots on a first-come, first-served basis. Veterans are asked to schedule a consultation in advance by emailing [email protected] by November 10, 2017. Personal cases cannot be discussed during the town hall due to privacy concerns.

Town Hall
Location:	Hampton Inn by Hilton, 950 McKeown Ave, North Bay
Date:	November 15, 2017
Time:	18:00 - 20:00
Individual Meetings with Ombudsman Service Representatives
Location:	Hampton Inn by Hilton, 950 McKeown Ave, North Bay

Appointments available:
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00
Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00

Media wishing to arrange an interview with the Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, are asked to contact Lucille Hodgins at: [email protected] or at 613-943-7884.

SOURCE Veterans Ombudsman

Lucille Hodgins, Office of the Veterans Ombudsman, 613-943-7884, [email protected]