Cache Bay receives funding through Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program 

Canadians in uniform have served our country with bravery, honour and dignity—some making the ultimate sacrifice. We continue to preserve their legacy and recognize their contributions and sacrifices as a way to pass the torch of remembrance to future generations.

Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Officials Languages announced $14,225 in Government of Canada funding to restore the Cache Bay cenotaph erected in memory of local veterans. MP Serré made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence.

The existing monument will be removed and replaced by a new one at the same site, and a bronze plaque will be refurbished and reinstalled. Additionally, the flagpole and flag will be replaced, and enhanced lighting will be installed around the cenotaph for visibility and security.

Quick Facts

• Veterans Affairs Canada honours those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace, and to keep the memory of their achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians.
• The Commemorative Partnership Program is a modest funding program that helps communities across the country honour the contributions and sacrifice of those who have served in Canada’s military over the years.

Quotes

“Honouring those who have given so much to our country is something Canadian communities have been doing for generations. I am pleased that the Commemorative Partnership Program can support Cache Bay’s community’s cenotaph—a solemn space to honour local citizens who sacrificed for our freedom.” - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence

“Community cenotaphs are one of the many ways we can reconnect with history and proudly commemorate the courageous contributions and sacrifices of our fallen heroes and veterans. A big thank you to the United 50’s senior’s club for prioritizing this important project." – Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages

“This cenotaph has been a high priority and of great importance for members of the United 50 Senior’s Club. It serves as an important visual reminder to honour the sacrifices of local veterans. It was important to get this project completed and thanks to Community War Memorial funding we will be able to do just that!” – Diane Baronette, Vice-President at the United 50 Senior’s Club

"As you know, Caisse Alliance is committed to the development of our communities. We are proud to support an organization that helps residents and visitors alike to benefit from community enhancements. We hope that these improvements will encourage young, and not so young, to visit the region and become aware of those who left to defend our country, but never returned home."– Marcy Lemieux, Regional Manager Caisse Alliance

Associated Links

• Community War Memorial fund

Media Contact:

Kaylie Dudgeon
Special Assistant
Marc G. Serré
MP Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages
705-507-2416
[email protected]