Media Advisory - Candlelight Tribute at the National Field of Honour

    MONTREAL, April 4 /CNW Telbec/ - To commemorate the 90th Anniversary of
the Battle of Vimy Ridge, more than 500 recruits from the Canadian Forces
Leadership and Recruit School will take part in a torchlight parade at the
National Field of Honour. The candlelight tribute will take place under the
honorary presidency of Lieutenant-Colonel (retired) David Lloyd Hart in the
presence of veterans and members of their families, the general public and
elected representatives of the governments of Quebec and Canada.Where:    National Field of Honour
              Pointe Claire, QC
              (entry via Lakeview Cemetery and parking near the Gate of
              Remembrance)

    When:     Monday, April 9, 2007

    Time:     6:45 p.m.Interviews with veterans and members of the Canadian Forces can be
organized on site.

For further information: Media Enquiries: Philippe Gillard-Ouellette,
Communication Officer, Veterans Affairs Canada, [phone], Cell.: (514)
209-1622, [e-mail]; Andrée-Anne Poulin, Public Affairs
Coordinator, Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, [phone]
extension 6682, [e-mail]; Robert Frank, Last Post Fund,
[phone], [e-mail]