Media Advisory - Minister Pierre Poilievre commemorates the 98th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

OTTAWA, April 8, 2015 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Minister Pierre Poilievre will join Canadian and French officials, Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces personnel, youth and cadets in a commemorative ceremony honouring Canadians who fought at Vimy Ridge during the First World War.

The public and media are invited to participate in the commemorative ceremony.

Location:	National War Memorial
	Confederation Square
	Ottawa
Date:	Thursday, April 9, 2015
Time:	10:00 a.m.

SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada

Media inquiries: Janice Summerby, Media Relations Advisor, Veterans Affairs Canada, 613-992-7468; Martin Magnan, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, 613-996-4649