Media Advisory - 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: Media Accreditation for June 5th and June 7th ceremonies in France

OTTAWA, April 9, 2019 /CNW/ - An official Government of Canada delegation will participate in a series of events in Normandy, France from June 3-9, 2019, to mark the 75^th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. The delegation will include Veterans, representatives from Indigenous and Veterans organizations, parliamentarians and youth. A contingent of the Canadian Armed Forces including units and branches involved in D-Day and the Battle of Normandy will also participate in ceremonies and events.

Veterans Affairs Canada will host two ceremonies open to media on June 5^th and 7^th, 2019. Accredited members of the media will be provided with a designated area for the ceremony. There may be photo and interview opportunities with delegation members.

June 5, 4 p.m. (CET) *Time subject to change
Ceremony at Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery

June 7, 10 a.m. (CET) *Time subject to change
Ceremony at Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery

Members of the Media who wish to cover these events must register online. Please note that this is a separate process from accreditation to the Canadian signature ceremony taking place on June 6^th. To register for the Canadian signature ceremony, please contact [email protected].

For more information on the 75^th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy events in Canada and France, please visit this page.

SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada