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Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Whether for the freedoms and peace that we enjoy at home today, or for the peace they helped establish and maintain around the world. 9 November 2021 – Ottawa, ON – Veterans Affairs Canada Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Whether for the freedoms and peace that we enjoy at home today, or for the peace they helped establish and maintain around the world. Recognizing these contributions, many Canadians dedicate time and effort to commemorate Veterans and their service.   Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister ... Read more

Canada is in the spotlight as the Guest of Honour country at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair FRANKFURT, Germany, October 19, 2021 All eyes are on Canada as our country takes centre stage at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair. The fair, which holds its opening ceremony today in Germany, is featuring Canada as the Guest of Honour country. Each year, the world’s largest book fair is held in Frankfurt and offers a featured country the prestigious role of Guest of Honour to showcase its publishing industry and promote the sale of publishing rights for a wide range of books to ... Read more

Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Members of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery United Kingdom Public Duties Contingent (RCA UK PDC) began their month-long Public Duties in London and Windsor with Changing of the Guard ceremonies held at Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Palace on October 4, 2021. From October 4 to 22, the 90 soldiers of the RCA UK PDC will comprise the Queen’s Guard at the four Royal residences in the London District – Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. For the mount and dismount ceremonies, which will occur ... Read more

Canada marks the beginning of Canadian Islamic History Month today, recognizing the significant role that Muslim communities play in Canadian society and highlighting their extraordinary contributions. OTTAWA, October 1, 2021 Today marks the beginning of Canadian Islamic History Month. Proclaimed by Parliament in 2007, this month recognizes the significant role that Muslim communities play in Canadian society and highlights their extraordinary contributions. Canadians have an opportunity this month to learn more about the history of Islam in Canada and recognize the many achievements of Muslim Canadians in the arts, sports, academics, sciences, literature and their communities. It is also a ... Read more

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut completed its fourth season of providing maritime search and rescue services on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. September 22, 2021 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut completed its fourth season of providing maritime search and rescue services on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. In the North, the IRB program is operated by Indigenous post-secondary students, trained by the Canadian Coast Guard. The Rankin Inlet station opened in June 2018 to improve marine safety in Arctic waters in collaboration ... Read more