Media Advisory – Annual Candlelight Tribute to commemorate Canada’s fallen heroes and Veterans

Monday at 5:37pm AST · November 2, 2026 1 min read

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2026 /CNW/ — The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend the annual Candlelight Tribute to honour our country’s fallen heroes and Veterans, and pass the torch of remembrance to youth.

Minister McKnight and other event participants will be available to media following the event.

Location:     

LeBreton Gallery                    


Canadian War Museum


1 Vimy Place


Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0M8       



Date:           

Tuesday, 3 November 2026



Time:           

19:00 (local)

Media who wish to participate are asked to register in advance by contacting [email protected] with the name(s) of their attendee(s) and media outlet.

If you anticipate any accessibility barriers, please let us know and we will work with you to enable your participation.

SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada – Ottawa

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