Programs and Services

 

Programs and Services for Veterans


Ontario honours and recognizes the contributions of its veterans, and all of those who have served in times of war and peace, through a wide variety of programs, events and services. On this website you can learn about:

Ontario Remembers: a website which honours the contribution of Ontarians to the Second World War with historical information, resources for those planning a memorial service or event, and links to Canadian and international websites.

The Memory Project: an educational program and website that connects veterans and students, online and in classrooms, and includes an extensive digital archive of text and audio resources.

The Veterans' Memorial: which was erected at Queen’s Park in 2006. The Soldiers Aid Commission: which provides financial assistance to Canadian veterans who served overseas, and their surviving dependents.

The Soldiers' Aid Commission: which provides financial assistance to Canadian veterans who served overseas, and their surviving dependents.

Veterans Commemorative Park: which was officially opened on the Veterans Memorial Highway, near Kemptville, Ontario, in 2000.

The Veteran Graphic License Plate: which features a red poppy and the word ‘veteran’ to recognize service in the military.

Services for Senior Veterans: an overview of the programs and services provided to Ontario seniors who are veterans.

Continuing Care Research Project: a research initiative designed to improve support services to veterans, seniors, and their families, and contribute to national policy making on continuing care issues.


Lest We Forget:

April 9, 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge (WWI)
November 11, 1918 WWI ends – Remembrance Day
August 19, 1942 Dieppe Raid (WWII)
June 6, 1944 D-Day (WWII)
May 5, 1945 Liberation of Holland (WWII)
May 8, 1945 Victory in Europe (VE Day) and the Battle of the Atlantic ends (WWII)
August 15, 1945 Victory in the Far East (VJ) Day (WWII)
July 27, 1953 Korea Armistice signed (Korean War)
September 3, 2003 Merchant Navy Veterans Day
August 9 Peacekeeping Day


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