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Minister Hehr attends the Royal Canadian Legion’s (RCL) 50th Ontario Provincial Command Biennial Convention
May 18, 2017
The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, participated in the RCL’s 50th Provincial Command Convention that began with a wreath laying ceremony and parade on Sunday May 14th at the Boer War Monument at Victoria Park in London, Ontario. During the afternoon the Minister addressed the delegates as part of the opening ceremonies by highlighting the Government of Canada’s support for Veterans and their families through recent announcements from Budget 2017. The Minister recognized the RCL and its members for their remarkable work and wished them a productive convention.
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The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence meets Mrs. Carolyn Wilson, Silver Cross Mother.
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Platform guests and Minister Hehr stand before the Colour Party.
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A moment of silence to remember the fallen.
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Minister Kent Hehr accompanied by Chairman Bill Chafe lays the official Government of Canada wreath.
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Rachel Davies, Case Manager, mans the VAC booth with Minister Hehr as he tours the various exhibits.
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The Ladies Auxiliary with Minister Hehr and Peter Fragiskatos, MP London North Centre.
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Delegates greet Minister Hehr as he arrives at the Official Opening ceremonies in the Grand Ballroom.
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The Official Opening Ceremonies for the 50th Biennial RCL Provincial Command Convention.
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The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence addresses the crowd.
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Platform Guests are escorted to the monument for the Wreath Laying ceremony.
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