Military history of Canada during World War I

Statement by the Prime Minister on Vimy Ridge Day

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Friday, April 9, 2021

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.

Demystifying the Return of First World War Soldiers

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

The Canadian Centre for the Great War presents personalized narratives that relate the experiences of Canadians during the First World War.

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  • The Canadian Centre for the Great War presents personalized narratives that relate the experiences of Canadians during the First World War.
  • "The Canadian Centre for the Great War plays an undeniable role in remembering and understanding the different realities that Canadians faced during the First World War.
  • I encourage all Montrealers to take advantage of this summer to discover the courage of our soldiers during the First World War."
  • The project aims to create and present a travelling exhibit on the return of First World War veterans, who came back to a very different society than they left in 1914.

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

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