HALIFAX, NS, May 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend a commemorative event jointly hosted by Veterans Affairs Canada and Parks Canada, with Veterans of the Second World War in attendance.

The event will honour and recognize Veterans of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy by sharing some of their stories, followed by a public viewing of the Citadel's "Storm the Beach" D-Day exhibit.

MP Fillmore and other event participants will be available to the media after the event.

Media who wish to participate must register by 2:00 p.m. EST on Monday, May 27 by contacting media@veterans.gc.ca with their name and media outlet.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation.

SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa