Media Advisory - Veterans Ombudsman to hold public town hall with Veterans on March 21st in Winnipeg
OTTAWA, March 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will host a public Town Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for Veterans, military and RCMP members, families, and other interested parties on March 21st. This is an opportunity for the Ombudsman to hear the concerns of the Veterans' community. Mr. Parent will provide information about the work his Office is doing to help Veterans, and his priorities for addressing the gaps in the benefits and services that are provided to Veterans and their families.
Also, on March 20th and 21st, Veterans can schedule a consultation with an Ombudsman Intervention Officer to discuss their case privately. Consultations are made in 20-minute time slots on a first-come, first-served basis. Veterans are asked to schedule a consultation in advance by emailing [email protected] by March 15th, 2018. Personal cases cannot be discussed during the town hall due to privacy concerns.
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Town Hall | |
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Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Ave, Winnipeg |
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March 21, 2018 |
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Time: |
19:00 - 20:00 |
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Individual Meetings with an Ombudsman Intervention Officer | |
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Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Ave, Winnipeg |
Appointments available:
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 09:00 to 12:00
Wed, March 21, 2018 from 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00
Media wishing to arrange an interview with the Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, are asked to contact Lucille Hodgins at: [email protected] or at 613-943-7884.
SOURCE Veterans Ombudsman
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