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CDA Institute Annual Conference on Security and Defence
February 18, 2016
The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, delivered a speech on the opening day of the Conference on Security and Defence. The Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) was established in 1932 and is the oldest and most influential advocacy group in Canada’s Defence community, representing 52 associations from all parts of the country. The CDA expresses its ideas and opinions with a view to influencing government security and Defence policy. It is a non-partisan, independent and non-profit organization.
Minister Hehr explained his mandate commitments as they relate to Veterans.
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Minister Hehr addresses the Conference on Security and Defence held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa.
Minister Hehr explains his approach to care, compassion and respect for Canada’s Veterans.
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Minister Hehr explains that effective & accessible mental health support is a priority for Veterans Affairs Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Minister Hehr poses with Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada, Gen (ret’d) Walt Natynczyk and Vice-Admiral Norman at the CDA Institute Annual Conference on Security and Defence in Ottawa.
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Minister Hehr meets with conference organizers, LGen Evraire, Chair of CDA, and Tony Battista, Executive Director, CDA and CDA Institute.
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Minister Hehr talks to the media after his address at the CDA Institute Annual Conference on Security and Defence in Ottawa.
Minister Hehr explained his mandate commitments as they relate to Veterans.
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