Media Advisory - Member of Parliament Royal Galipeau to Honour Canada's Peacekeeping Tradition Français
OTTAWA, Aug. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, representing the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, along with General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff, Graham Muir, Assistant RCMP Commissioner (Retired), and Sharon Woodburn, RCMP Chief Superintendent, will participate in a commemorative ceremony to mark National Peacekeepers' Day. The ceremony honours and remembers Canadian Armed Forces members and members of police forces who have served or are currently serving in peacekeeping operations around the world.
| Location: |
National Peacekeeping Monument 424 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario |
| Date: | Sunday, August 12, 2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. |
An area will be reserved for media to film and photograph the event. Please note that space is limited. Media officers will be on hand to coordinate individual interviews after the ceremony.
SOURCE: Veterans Affairs Canada
Media inquiries:
Janice Summerby
Media Relations Officer
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
Nathalie Letang
CF Support Unit Ottawa Public Affairs
613-943-5268
RCMP National Media Relations
613-843-5999
Jean-Christophe de le Rue
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649
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