OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the 81st anniversary of Canada officially entering the Second World War:"Eighty-one years ago today Canada entered the Second World War, joining its allies in opposing tyranny, and in an effort to restore peace. For nearly six years war raged around the world – on land, in the air and at sea. More than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders would serve in uniform, and millions more would play their part here at home. "But the courage they showed – that Canadian legacy of service and sacrifice – helped lay a foundation for the world we are able to enjoy today. Associated LinksThe Second World WarSOURCE Veterans Affairs CanadaFor further information: Media Relations, Veterans Affairs Canada, Phone: 613-992-7468, [email protected]; Cameron McNeill, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, [email protected]Related Linkshttps://www.veterans.gc.ca/

Source: The North Africa Journal September 10, 2020 12:56 UTC