Media Advisory - Government of Canada to mark the 25th anniversary of the entombment of Canada's Unknown Soldier

OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Veterans Affairs Canada will host a commemorative ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to mark the 25th anniversary of the entombment of Canada's Unknown Soldier. Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will lay a wreath and deliver remarks alongside the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, representatives from The Royal Canadian Legion and other dignitaries.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a powerful symbol of remembrance, representing the more than 120,000 Canadians who gave their lives in service to peace and freedom. It is a memorial for all who served in the navy, army, air force and merchant marine, and those who may serve in the future.

Location:	National War Memorial Ottawa, Ontario
Date:	Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Time:	10:30 EDT

Notes for media:

Media who wish to participate must register by 08:00 EDT on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 by contacting [email protected] with their name and media outlet. Media are asked to arrive no later than 10:00 EDT.

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

Media inquiries: Media Relations, Veterans Affairs Canada, 613-992-7468, [email protected]; Wyatt Westover, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, 819-360-0949, [email protected]