Media Advisory - MP Royal Galipeau to Mark 70th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid

OTTAWA, Aug. 17, 2012 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Orléans, will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 70^th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid of the Second World War.

Location:	National War Memorial Confederation Square Ottawa, Ontario
Date:	Sunday, August 19, 2012
Time:	11:00 a.m.

A Veteran of the Dieppe Raid, who served with Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, will attend the ceremony.

SOURCE: Veterans Affairs Canada

For further information:

Media inquiries:
Janice Summerby
Media Relations Advisor
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468

Jean-Christophe de le Rue
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-797-0671