3 June 2024 - Normandy, FRANCE - Veterans Affairs Canada
Millions of Canadians have valiantly served their country with the maple leaf on their shoulder, establishing and protecting the Canada we see today. The Government of Canada will continue to honour and recognize the sacrifices of Canada's Veterans and their families.
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence highlighted the $3.8 million investment made through Budget 2024 to recognize the legacy of all Canadians who served during the Second World War, including those who fought during D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
The Juno Beach Centre is Canada's only Second World War museum and education centre in Europe. Thousands of Canadians, young and old, visit the Centre every year to pay tribute to and reflect on the achievements and sacrifices of those who fought for our freedom and democracy.
On June 4, alongside Second World War Veterans and their families, the Canadian delegation will participate in the inauguration of the Juno Beach Centre's Faces of Canada Today exhibit, the newest addition to the Centre.
This visit is part of the Canadian delegation's commemorative activities marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
The Government of Canada is proud to continue to support the work of the Juno Beach Centre Association by contributing to the long-term preservation of this iconic Canadian landmark. Through this work we will keep the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada alive for generations.
