Invasion of Normandy

Statement - Ministers MacAulay and Sajjan mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

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Saturday, June 6, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
  • The Allied forces spent more than a year planning for what would be the largest combined air, sea and land operation in military history.
  • The liberation of Paris took place on 25 August 1944, officially bringing the Battle of Normandy to a close.
  • Today, we honour these brave individuals, and all Canadians who contributed to the Allied efforts on D-Day and during the Battle of Normandy.

Canadian War Museum marking 75th anniversary of D-Day with the exhibition Invasion! - Canadians and the Battle of Normandy, 1944

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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OTTAWA, June 6, 2019 /CNW/ -The Canadian War Museum is pleased to present a special exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

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  • OTTAWA, June 6, 2019 /CNW/ -The Canadian War Museum is pleased to present a special exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
  • "This exhibition marks a crucial campaign that helped to end the Second World War," said James Whitham, Acting Director General of the Canadian War Museum.
  • Canadians and the Battle of Normandy, 1944, will be displayed on the Portrait Wall in the Museum Lobby from June 6 to November 24, 2019.
  • Work of the Canadian War Museum is made possible in part through financial support of the Government of Canada.

Government of Canada announces delegation travelling to Normandy, France to commemorate 75th anniversary of D‑Day and the Battle of Normandy

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Friday, May 31, 2019
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A contingent of the Canadian Armed Forces comprised of units and branches that had been involved in DDay and the Battle of Normandy will also participate in ceremonies and events in France.

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  • A contingent of the Canadian Armed Forces comprised of units and branches that had been involved in DDay and the Battle of Normandy will also participate in ceremonies and events in France.
  • Approximately thirtyfiveVeterans who served on DDay or during the Battle of Normandy will be part of the Government of Canada's overseas delegation.
  • "It's a great privilege to lead this delegation to Normandy, France, to commemorate the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian military 75years ago.
  • D-Day and the ensuing Battle of Normandy were of enormous importance for Canada and for the world.

Prime Minister to travel to United Kingdom and France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Portsmouth, Juno Beach, and Paris from June 4 to 7, 2019.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Portsmouth, Juno Beach, and Paris from June 4 to 7, 2019.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau will attend commemorative events to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
  • There were five landing zones assigned to the forces of Allied nations: Juno Beach (Canada); Gold Beach (United Kingdom); Sword Beach (United Kingdom and France); and Utah Beach and Omaha Beach (United States).
  • More than 45,000 Canadians lost their lives during the Second World War, of whom over 5,000 were killed during the Battle of Normandy and 359 on D-Day.

'D-Day 75' Commemorations

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019This paper outlines the commemorations planned to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which falls on 6 June 2019.

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    This paper outlines the commemorations planned to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which falls on 6 June 2019.

  • The 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings also known as D-Day will be on 6 June 2019.
  • A series of major commemorations is planned to mark this historic occasion, with events planned in the UK and at various locations along the Normandy coast.
  • This briefing outlines the Governments plans for the D-Day commemorations to date, including plans for 300 D-Day veterans to visit Normandy as part of a fully funded tour through a partnership between The Royal British Legion and Arena Travel.