/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Parliamentary Secretary Parm Gill to Attend Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon in Oakville, Ontario/

OAKVILLE, ON, Nov. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Parm Gill, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Brampton-Springdale, will attend the 12^th Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon to honour local Veterans and mark Veterans' Week 2013. Each year, hundreds gather at this event to honour and recognize the dedication and sacrifices of Canada's Veterans and serving Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of all Canadians.

Location:	Oakville Conference Centre 2515 Wyecroft Road Oakville, Ontario
Date:	Monday, November 4, 2013
Time:	11:30 a.m.

Veterans' Week is a time for Canadians to come together to honour those who have sacrificed so much to make our world a safer place. This Veterans' Week, show you remember by attending a Remembrance Day ceremony, visiting a local cenotaph or monument, sharing a story about a loved one who served, thanking Veterans in person or online, and wearing a poppy with pride. Learn more at veterans.gc.ca.

SOURCE: Veterans Affairs Canada

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

Charlene Pascal
Communications Officer
Veterans Affairs Canada
416-954-0424

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