Media Advisory – Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence to attend Invictus Games 2025 in Vancouver and Whistler
Press Release
From: Veterans Affairs Canada
Vancouver, BC – The Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate in a number of events, meetings and activities during the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which runs from February 8 to 16, 2025.
Throughout the week, Minister Fisher will meet with Veterans, stakeholders and partner organizations to recognize both modern and underrepresented Veterans, promote Veteran employment, transition services and more. He will also make a series of announcements aimed at honouring and supporting Veterans.
A delegation of Canadian Indigenous Veterans will join the Minister for many of his engagements throughout the week. The delegation will engage in cultural exchanges and dialogue, the Four Host First Nations, youth and Indigenous Veterans from other participating nations.
Note: the following is subject to change
Friday, 7 February, 2025
Vancouver
Minister Fisher will sign a Letter of Understanding with the Assembly of First Nations
- Note for media: Closed to media. Photos available upon request.
Saturday, 8 February, 2025
Vancouver
Minister Fisher will attend the Opening Ceremony
- Note for media: Open to media accredited with the Invictus Games.
Minister Fisher will also attend a breakfast with Team Canada, tour HMCS Max Bernays, and meet with military officials from Canada and other participating nations.
Sunday, 9 February, 2025
Vancouver
Minister Fisher will deliver remarks at the Veteran Employment Symposium hosted by the True Patriot Love Foundation.
- Note for media: Closed to media. Photos available upon request.
Minister Fisher will also cheer on Team Canada at the Wheelchair Basketball competition and visit the CAF Around The World Pavilion and Invictus Games Village.
Monday, 10 February, 2025
Whistler
Minister Fisher will visit the Squamish and Lil’wat Cultural Centre, attend the Skeleton competition, and visit the Invictus Village Whistler, alongside the Indigenous Veterans delegation.
- Note for media: Closed to media.
Tuesday, 11 February, 2025
Vancouver
Minister Fisher will make an important announcement to strengthen cooperation and share knowledge to better support veterans in both countries alongside Natalia Kalmykova, Minister of Veterans’ Affairs of Ukraine.
- Note for media: Media interested in coverage are asked to register at media@veterans.gc.ca. Further information to follow.
Thursday, 13 February, 2025
Victoria
Minister Fisher will visit Veterans Memorial Lodge at Broadmead Care, Veterans House Victoria, and God’s Acre Veterans cemetery.
- Note for media: Closed to media. Photos available upon request.
Friday, 14 February, 2025
Vancouver
Minister Fisher will deliver valentines to Veteran residents of George Derby Centre.
- Note for media: Media interested in coverage are asked to register at media@veterans.gc.ca. Further information to follow.
Saturday, 15 February, 2025
Vancouver
Minister Fisher will present Commendation Awards to recipients from the Vancouver Area.
- Note for media: Media interested in coverage are asked to register at media@veterans.gc.ca. Further information to follow.
Later in the day, Minister Fisher will also attend the Invictus Games Foundation Reception.
Sunday, 16 February, 2025
Vancouver
Minister Fisher will attend the Celebration Ceremony and Invictus Flag Handover Event (Closing Ceremonies)
- Note for media: Open to media accredited with the Invictus Games.
Associated Links:
Contacts
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
media@veterans.gc.ca
Wyatt Westover
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
819-360-0949
wyatt.westover@veterans.gc.ca
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