Media Advisory - Veterans Affairs Canada will host a ceremony in Vancouver commemorating the 80th anniversary of the End of the Second World War and the Victory in Asia and the Pacific

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Veterans Affairs Canada will host a commemorative event at Vancouver's Sunset Beach to mark the 80^th anniversary of the End of the Second World War and the Victory in Asia and the Pacific. The event will feature exhibitors showcasing diversity, Canadian multiculturalism and Canada's military contributions. The program will culminate with a unique "Kites for Peace" activity. The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will deliver remarks as part of the commemorative event.

Location:	Sunset Beach
	1204 Beach Ave between Bute St. and Thurlow St.
	Vancouver, British Columbia
Date:	Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time:	11:00 am PDT

Media who want to participate are asked to register in advance by contacting [email protected] with the name(s) of their attendee(s) and media outlet.

If you anticipate any accessibility barriers, please let us know 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]; Adam Rogers-Green, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, 343-573-0946, [email protected]