Remembrance - Veterans Affairs Canada

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Discover Canada's military history – from battlefields and peacekeeping missions to search and rescue operations and disaster response.

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Discover the stories of those who have served Canada, and those who have made significant contributions to commemoration.

Classroom materials

Resources, lesson plans, and activities for the classroom.

Commemorative events

Upcoming events that commemorate the sacrifices of Canadian Veterans.

Memorials

Memorials and war cemeteries in Canada and around the world that honour Canadians who served.

Medals

Information on medals and military decorations since Confederation.

Features

Remembering the 1998 Ice Storm

When natural disaster strikes, Canada’s military can come to the rescue. Twenty-five years ago, they did just that.

Remembering the 1998 Ice Storm

When natural disaster strikes, Canada’s military can come to the rescue. Twenty-five years ago, they did just that.
Remembrance Day & Veterans' Week

Service, Courage and Sacrifice – At home, around the world and across generations.

Remembrance Day & Veterans' Week

We will commemorate this solemn anniversary with events in Canada and in France.
National Peacekeepers' Day – August 9^th

A national ceremony is held each year in Ottawa at the Peacekeeping Monument on the Sunday closest to August 9.

National Peacekeepers' Day – August 9^th

A national ceremony is held each year in Ottawa at the Peacekeeping Monument on the Sunday closest to August 9.
Faces of Freedom Podcast

Hear from Canadians who have proudly served at home and abroad.

Faces of Freedom Podcast

Hear from Canadians who have proudly served at home and abroad.
Indigenous Veterans

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country

Indigenous Veterans

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country

Search for family and friends who died in service

The Canadian Virtual War Memorial is a registry of Canadians who died in service to our country.

Video interviews

Explore our collection of Heroes Remember interviews to hear personal stories from those who were there.

Remembrance: Building a 10-year plan

We are working on a 10-year strategic plan outlining a new approach to commemorating Canadians who have served our country, at home and abroad.

How to find military service records and attestation papers

Those who wish to access military service records or attestation papers must do so through Library and Archives Canada.

Date modified:: 2022-12-23