Media Advisory - Parliamentary Secretary Parm Gill to Help Launch National Campaign Marking Next Year's 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2013 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Parm Gill, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Brampton-Springdale, will join the Board of Directors of the Juno Beach Centre Association and its partners, Atout France and the Normandy Tourism Board, to officially launch a national campaign commemorating next year's 70^th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

This event will also include a screening of the film "They Walk With You."

Location:	CN Tower, 301 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Date:	Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Time:	7:00 p.m.

Veterans' Week is a special opportunity for Canadians to honour all those who sacrificed so much to make this a better world. This Veterans' Week, show you remember by attending a Remembrance Day ceremony, visiting a local cenotaph or monument, sharing your thoughts on remembrance online, or proudly wearing a poppy. Learn more by visiting veterans.gc.ca.

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