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  1. Today, we honour the brave Canadians in uniform who serve and defend our country – both today and throughout history. Watch Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s message on ⬇️

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  2. “We pause to honour the sacrifice, the courage and the extraordinary service of our veterans.” View the video paying tribute to our veterans. Learn more:

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  3. Q: What's a good way to explain Remembrance Day to a child. - A:

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  5. Canadian Veterans have served in countless military efforts, both at home and abroad. We live in a country strong and free thanks to those who fought selflessly to achieve peace. Tell us who you’re honouring today, using

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  6. Looking to commemorate online this year? Join us at 10:45 EST on November 11th for a Remembrance Day ceremony featuring our veteran speakers. RSVP today:

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  7. The latest podcast episode features a conversation between CAF Veteran. Bambi Gray and two Second World War Veterans, Anne and Howard McNamara. Read more about their stories and listen to their discussion:

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  8. The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation is awarded for exceptional volunteer work that honours and improves the well-being of Veterans. Today we recognized 7 recipients. Does this sound like someone you know? Nominate them below!

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  9. COVID-19 has hit Veterans organizations hard. They provide essential services and support to Canadian Veterans and their families. We are providing $20 million so these organizations can continue operating and serving Veterans.

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  10. The Education and Training Benefit and Career Transition Services can help map your school and career goals by connecting you with resources and professional coaches. These services are completely virtual and have not been impacted by COVID-19. For more:

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  11. -10 November 1917-The bitter Battle of Passchendaele finally came to an end during the First World War.

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  12. 4.Which well-known NHL figure was an artillery officer during the war and was wounded in Normandy?

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  13. 3.Which Canadian actor who went on to star in the classic TV show “The Beachcombers” flew bombers during the war?

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  14. 2.Which Canadian actor who went on to star in the “Star Trek” TV show and movies was wounded on D-Day?

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  15. 1.Which famous Canadian author was an infantry officer in the Italian Campaign during the war?

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  16. More than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders served in the Second World War. Some of them went on to become famous after the conflict – let’s see if you can guess who’s who.

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  17. Nov 9

    Drum roll, please 🥁🥁🥁 — it’s time to meet the short list of eight Canadians whose portrait could appear on the next $5 note:

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  18. Losing sleep can negatively impact your well-being. COVID-19 has changed our lives including how we sleep. Check out LifeSpeak’s Ask the Expert “Getting your Best Night’s Sleep!” Visit and use canada as the password (all lower case.)

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  19. How are you coping with the pandemic? If you are a Veteran or a spouse of a , the MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre would like to hear from you. For inquiries, email: osiresearch@sjhc.london.on.ca.

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  20. -The National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa honours the thousands of brave Canadians who have given their lives in military service over the years.

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