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2015 Senate Ceremony
November 9, 2015
The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined the Honourable Leo Housakos, Speaker of the Senate of Canada, and the Honourable Andrew Scheer, Speaker of the House of Commons, for a ceremony in the Senate Chamber today. The Senate ceremony is a signature event of Veterans’ Week 2015.
This annual commemorative ceremony gathers Veterans and currently serving Canadian Armed Forces personnel to officially launch this important week, raising awareness of remembrance initiatives and bolstering continued support for Canada’s Veterans.
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Canada’s brave Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces personnel join the Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, to mark the 20th anniversary of Veterans’ Week in Canada at the Senate Chamber in Ottawa.
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This annual commemorative ceremony gathers Veterans and currently serving Canadian Armed Forces personnel to help with the official launch of Veterans’ Week.
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The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, delivers remarks at the 2015 Senate Ceremony in Ottawa , a signature event of Veterans’ Week.
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Veterans take part in a ceremony marking the start of the 20th annual Veterans’ Week in Canada.
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Current Canadian Armed Forces personnel and Veterans come together at a ceremony in the Senate Chamber to help officially launch Veterans’ Week 2015.
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The National Day of Remembrance Act is read by Tom Eagles, President of the Royal Canadian Legion.
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