Media Advisory - Parliamentary Secretary Andrew Saxton and MP Richard Harris to Attend BC Lions Tribute to Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces Members

VANCOUVER, Nov. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Andrew Saxton, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification and Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, and Richard Harris, Member of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Cariboo-Prince George, will attend the BC Lions Tribute to Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces Members half-time show.

Approximately 1,000 people (Veterans, men and women in uniform, cadets and massed pipe and drum bands) will be joined by PS Saxton and MP Harris to march on the field at half-time for a musical performance in salute to Veterans and men and women in uniform. The show will culminate with cadets unfolding a giant Canadian flag.

Location:	BC Place 777 Pacific Boulevard Vancouver, British Columbia
Date:	Saturday, November 3, 2012
Time:	7:00 p.m.

SOURCE: Veterans Affairs Canada

Media inquiries:

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

Jean-Christophe de le Rue
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649