Montréal – Veterans Affairs Canada

The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for Quebec, today announced Government of Canada support for six projects paying tribute to Canada’s brave men and women who have served in uniform. Minister Lebel made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs.

The Town of Hampstead received $2,200 for a remembrance ceremony held on November 6 at the Cenotaph and Holocaust Memorial in Hampstead Park. During the ceremony, local students walked in a parade with Veterans and Holocaust survivors, before participating in a ceremony that included poetry readings and a wreath and plaque display. This event was organized by the Town of Hampstead in collaboration with the Royal Montreal Regiment and five Hampstead schools.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 209 received $2,500 for the play Chroniques d’un soldat inconnu au Saguenay pour le centième de la guerre 1914-1918. The 20-minute interactive play focused on the daily life of a Canadian soldier in the trenches during the First World War. The play was staged at various locations in Quebec from November 2 to 7.

The Dawson College received $2,500 for the Recognizes Veterans’ Contributions to Peace ceremony on November 10 in Westmount. The day began with breakfast followed by a ceremony at the campus Peace Garden which included a presentation to family members of First World War Veterans and finished with a symbolic release of doves.