Veterans have served our country with pride. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting them. As we approach Veterans' Week, from November 5-11, communities across the country come together to recognize, remember and honour Canada's Veterans, their families, and their service to our country.
In Moncton today, Minister Petitpas Taylor was joined by Veterans, serving members and their families to announce an investment of up to $11.4 million to support the work of Veteran serving organizations across the country. Part of this funding, $500,000, will support a new project led by Sistema New Brunswick at the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. Additional projects will be announced over the coming months.
The one-of-a-kind project is designed to support the children of Veterans and military families by teaching them to play instruments used in traditional military bands. Children and youth will participate in a daily program that teaches them how to play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Between 2018 and 2023, the Government of Canada has invested $42.6M in 123 initiatives that support the work of Veterans organizations across Canada.
