/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Veterans Ombudsman to hold public town hall on March 7 in Calgary/

OTTAWA, March 6, 2017 /CNW/ - Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, will host a public town hall in Calgary, Alberta, for Veterans, military and RCMP members, their families, and other interested parties. This is an opportunity for the Ombudsman to hear the concerns of the Veterans' community. Mr. Parent will provide information about the work his Office is doing to help Veterans, and his priorities for addressing the gaps in the benefits and services that are provided to Veterans and their families.

Before the town hall, between 8:00 and 16:00, Veterans can schedule a consultation with an Ombudsman Service Representative to discuss their case privately. Consultations are made in 20-minute time slots on a first-come, first-served basis. Veterans are asked to schedule a consultation in advance by emailing [email protected] by March 3, 2017. Personal cases cannot be discussed during the town hall due to privacy concerns.

Town Hall – March 7, 2017
Time:	18:30 - 20:30
Location:	Executive Royal Hotel Calgary
	2828 23^rd Street NE,
	Calgary, Alberta
Ombudsman Service Representative Consultations – March 7, 2017
Time:	8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00
Location:	Executive Royal Hotel Calgary
	2828 23^rd Street NE,
	Calgary, Alberta

                         

Media wishing to arrange an interview with the Veterans Ombudsman are asked to contact Lucille Hodgins.

SOURCE Veterans Ombudsman

Media inquiries: Lucille Hodgins, Office of the Veterans Ombudsman, 613-943-7884, [email protected]