Broadening Our Approach to Commemoration

February 22, 2021

Broadening our approach to commemoration

Dear Members of the Association,

We have received a note from VAC Internal Communications to the effect that they are staging a remarkable Facebook event on February 22^nd, 2021 to expand on the future of remembrance and recognition in Canada.

Thanks to VAC for providing this information.

Their flyer follows in both official languages.

James Forrest
Director of Communications

As we look back on the successful commemoration of the 100th and 75th anniversaries of the end of the First and Second World Wars, we are exploring what the future of remembrance in Canada will look like.

Since the Korean War, Canada has contributed to international security, peace support and humanitarian efforts in different regions around the world. It’s time for a new approach to recognize the service and sacrifice of all who have served Canada, here and abroad.

Please join our virtual event next Monday to learn more about our vision for commemoration!

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Dr. Lee Windsor and Captain (ret’d) Hélène Le Scelleur will outline how this proposed approach aims to better serve the Veteran community.

When:

22 February 2021, at 1:00 p.m. EST/ 2:00 p.m. AST

Duration:

30 minutes

Tune into the event here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1063439780807861

Language:

Bilingual discussion

We also want to hear from you! We will take questions from the comments section during the event.

What are your thoughts on the future of remembrance and recognition in Canada?

If you anticipate any accessibility barriers, please let us know and we will work with you to enable your participation.
vac.internalcommunications-communicationsinternes.acc@canada.ca

The Virtual Events team