Veterans Affairs Minister

• Nova Scotia ceremony marks 25th anniversary of deadly Swissair crash

  Canadian military veterans, RCMP, and first responders gathered in Peggy's Cove to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Canada's response to the deadly crash of Swissair Flight 111.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2023
  
• Opposition parties support calls for veterans affairs minister to resign: ‘Untenable’

  Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay is facing pressure from Veterans Affairs employees, veterans and advocates to step down amid high wait times and other issues.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022
  
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• Ottawa issues multi-million-dollar apology to Métis veterans of Second World War

  Canada apologizes for the lack of benefits given to Métis veterans after the Second World War.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2019
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• NCC approves site for monument to Canada’s war in Afghanistan

  The decision by the National Capital Commission on Thursday ends years of bickering over where the memorial should be located

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2019
• Council leader requests federal apology for elderly Indigenous veterans before they pass away

  In a letter to the minister, the council's vice-president, David Chartrand, says an apology to veterans must happen soon because surviving veterans are nearing the end of their lives and "time is running out."

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2019
• Federal cabinet shuffle draws reaction from Calgary veterans advocates

  Veterans advocates say the latest cabinet moves highlight the revolving door of politicians tasked with the veterans affairs portfolio.

  Politics

  Mar 1, 2019
• Jagmeet Singh calls for public inquiry into SNC-Lavalin controversy

  'The prime minister seems to be continuously helping out his friends rather than everyday Canadians,' Singh told reporters.

  Politics

  Feb 18, 2019
• Justin Trudeau condemns ‘sexist, racist’ comments about Jody Wilson-Raybould’s character

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned statements in "the strongest possible terms" about outgoing-Veterans Affairs Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould made by his own party.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2019
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• ‘A bloody insult’: Jody Wilson-Raybould’s father speaks out on SNC-Lavalin controversy

  In a fiery interview with Global News, Chief Bill Wilson called his daughter's demotion a "bloody insult to her and Indians across the country."

  Feb 12, 2019
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• ‘This government is terrible’: Halifax widow holds protest at Veterans Affairs office

  Dawn Collins has been fighting for years to get compensation for her late husband, Wayne Collins.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2017