/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Veterans Ombudsman to Award 2017 Commendations/

OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will present the 2017 Veterans Ombudsman Commendation to recipients in Ottawa on October 23, 2017. The Commendation is awarded to recognize their exceptional dedication, hard-work and selfless motivation to Canada's Veterans and their families.

Who:	Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent & 2017 Commendation Recipients
What:	2017 Veterans Ombudsman Commendation Ceremony
When:	4:00 p.m. – October 23, 2017
Where:	IDRC, Nayudamma Lounge – 150 Kent  Street, Ottawa

Media wishing to attend or arrange an interview with the Ombudsman or recipients, please contact Lucille Hodgins at 613-943-7884 or [email protected].

For more information on the Veterans Ombudsman Commendation, please visit http://ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-us/ombudsman/commendation

SOURCE Veterans Ombudsman

For further information: Lucille Hodgins, Office of the Veterans Ombudsman, 613-943-7884 (Off), 613-617-7205 (Cell), [email protected]