Media Advisory - Minister Fantino and French Minister Arif to Pay Tribute to Canada's Veterans

OTTAWA, Sept. 3, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, will join the Honourable Kader Arif, Minister for Veterans at the Ministry of Defence in France, for a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial. Minister Arif's visit to Canada is focused on activities and events related to the commemoration of the 100^th anniversary of the First World War and the 75^th anniversary of the Second World War.

Location:	National War Memorial Confederation Square Ottawa, Ontario
Date:	Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Time:	3:30 p.m.

 

SOURCE: Veterans Affairs Canada

Media inquiries:
Janice Summerby
Media Relations Advisor
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468

Joshua Zanin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649