Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Statement by Minister Petitpas Taylor on vandalism of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today:
    "I was appalled to hear of the vandalism that took place at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
  • The memorial bears the names of those who died in France with no known grave and stands as a tribute to all Canadians who served during the First World War.
  • It should inspire us to work toward lasting peace, for which those commemorated here gave their lives.
  • "Canadian officials have been in contact with French officials to share all the information at their disposal to aid in their investigation.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Vimy Ridge Day

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Friday, April 9, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Vimy Ridge Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Vimy Ridge Day:
    "Over 100 years ago today, on a cold Easter Monday in northern France, thousands of Canadians fought together to achieve one of the First World War's most memorable victories.
  • "In the early hours of April 9, 1917, after carefully planning and preparing their attack, they climbed from their trenches and stormed Vimy Ridge, an enemy fortress many thought could never be taken.
  • "The Battle of Vimy Ridge was an important chapter in the Great War and in our country's history.
  • "On this day, we honour the brave Canadians who fought at Vimy Ridge.

Government of Canada to mark the 100th anniversary of Canada's Hundred Days and the end of the First World War

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
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Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence leads Government of Canada delegation to Belgium to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

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  • Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence leads Government of Canada delegation to Belgium to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
  • MONS, Belgium, Nov. 8, 2018 /CNW/ -The efforts of Canadians during the last hundred days of the First World War helped bring peace to the world at the end of what was then known as "The Great War."
  • On November 9, the Government of Canada will host a special Tribute to Canada's Fallen Heroes at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
  • For more information on 100th anniversary of Canada's Hundred Days and the Armistice of the First World War, visit http://www.veterans.gc.ca/100Days