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Veterans Affairs Canada office in Prince George to reopen by May 2017
August 31, 2016
The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Veterans and their families on August 29 in Prince George, British Columbia, to announce that the previously closed Veterans Affairs Canada office will reopen by May 2017.
The new Prince George office will be located on the 4th floor at 299 Victoria Street, and once opened, will employ approximately five staff who will serve approximately 1,200 Veterans. Staff at the Prince George office will answer questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange pension medical examinations; and assist Veterans to complete and submit applications and receipts. Case-managed Veterans will also be able to meet with their case manager.
More information: News Release - Veterans Affairs Canada office in Prince George to reopen by May 2017
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Minister Hehr chats with Bruce Gabrill, from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43, at the event in Prince George, BC.
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Lyn Hall, Mayor of Prince George, thanks Minister Hehr for the good news that the VAC office will re-open in Prince George.
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Minister Hehr receives a letter of recognition on behalf of Branch 43 of the Royal Canadian Legion from John Scott following the announcement in Prince George, BC.
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Veteran Joe Elliott ant Minister Hehr chat about plans to re-open the VAC office in Prince George, BC.
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Minister Hehr shares a lighter moment with a group of Veterans while preparing to pose for the camera in Prince George, BC.
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