Arnprior, Ontario - Cheryl Gallant, MP, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke was pleased to present a contribution of up to $4,400 to Arnprior resident Al Tobio, President of the Korea Veterans Association of Canada, Ontario region. The funds were provided by the Community Engagement Partnership Fund to assist the Veterans who will be holding a reunion July 26-27 in Brampton, Ontario.

“I was pleased to present this contribution to President Al Tobio at the Arnprior Legion with members of the Korea Veterans Association and members of Branch 174 of the Royal Canadian Legion in attendance as part of the presentation. The Minister of Veteran Affairs, The Honourable Greg Thompson, knows of my interest in the welfare of Veterans and their families. When he asked me to make this presentation on his behalf, I was pleased to accept,” remarked Cheryl Gallant, MP.

Community Engagement Partnership Fund:

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) strives to keep alive the achievements and sacrifices made by those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. Engaging Canadians in the remembrance of these achievements and sacrifices is one of the key objectives of VAC's Canada Remembers Program; however, VAC also recognizes that it does not and cannot stand alone in honouring Veterans' achievements and sacrifices.

In pursuing its objective to engage Canadians in remembrance, Veterans Affairs Canada's Community Engagement Partnership Fund provides financial assistance to non-profit groups and organizations who share these mutual commemorative goals.

Initiatives considered for funding include, but are not limited to, remembrance activities/events that honour Veterans, including Canadian Forces Veterans, and those that engage youth and/or communities in remembrance.

Funding however, is not available to individuals or for profit businesses, capital costs (i.e. costs associated with purchasing, constructing, developing and acquiring tangible assets such as monuments, land, buildings, or equipment), ongoing operational expenses, projects that duplicate the efforts of VAC and its Canada Remembers Program, or projects that require ongoing funding.

VAC would be pleased to learn of the many worthwhile commemorative initiatives proposed by the Canadian public. Information and/or questions about the Community Engagement Partnership Fund may be directed to the Office of Cheryl Gallant, MP.