August 2022

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In this edition:

Commemoration

• Remembering the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid
  80 years ago, on 19 August 1942, Canada suffered its bloodiest day of the Second World War.
• Why is August 9 National Peacekeepers’ Day?
  More than 125,000 Canadians have served in peacekeeping missions all over the world in the past seven decades.
• Commemoration Calendar
  Significant anniversaries occurring in August and September

Veteran’s story

• A Veteran’s memories with Canadian peacekeepers
  In the 1960s, Cpl. David MacDonald flew with Canadian peacekeepers to and from Cyprus.

Programs and services

• VAC Assistance Service online chat service
  If you’re dealing with issues that affect your well-being, support is available.
• New videos on the LifeSpeak platform
  One recent series focuses on men’s mental health.
• Funding available for recognizing Canadian Veterans in your community
  Your project celebrating an underrepresented group of Veterans may be eligible for Community Engagement funding.

Engagement

• What you told us about shaping the future of remembrance in Canada
  More than 1,800 Canadians shared their thoughts on the future of remembrance programming.
• New voices added to Ministerial Advisory Groups
  33 new members have joined the six Ministerial Advisory Groups to provide perspectives and advice on issues relevant to Veterans and their families.
• National Association of Federal Retirees advocates for you
  Serving in the CAF or RCMP makes you eligible to join the National Association of Federal Retirees.

Let’s Talk Veterans allows more people to have their say on issues related to Veterans and their families. This consultation platform allows the Veteran community and Canadians to provide VAC with direct feedback that helps us improve our programs and services.

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Sincerely,

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach Team

Veterans Affairs Canada