Media Advisory - Government of Canada to host commemorative event at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

HALIFAX, NS, May 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend a commemorative event jointly hosted by Veterans Affairs Canada and Parks Canada, with Veterans of the Second World War in attendance.

The event will honour and recognize Veterans of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy by sharing some of their stories, followed by a public viewing of the Citadel's "Storm the Beach" D-Day exhibit.

MP Fillmore and other event participants will be available to the media after the event.

Location:	Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
	5425 Sackville Street
	Halifax, NS B3J 3Y3
Date:	Monday, 27 May 2024
Time:	7:00 p.m. ADT

Media who wish to participate must register by 2:00 p.m. EST on Monday, May 27 by contacting [email protected] with their name and media outlet.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation.

SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa

Media inquiries: Media Relations, Veterans Affairs Canada, 613-992-7468, [email protected]; Isabelle Arseneau, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, [email protected]