Media Advisory - Government of Canada to host wreath-laying ceremony at the Fairview Legion to mark the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War

SelfRugger · 2026-03-26T00:54:50+00:00

The Government of Canada will hold a wreath-laying ceremony at the Fairview Legion on February 26, 2026, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the Gulf War's conclusion, featuring veterans and dignitaries.

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Media Advisory - Government of Canada to host wreath-laying ceremony at the Fairview Legion to mark the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War

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Thu, February 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM GMT+9 1 min read

HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 25, 2026 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada will host a wreath-laying ceremony at the Fairview Legion Cenotaph. The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and a delegation of Persian Gulf Veterans will be joined by His Honour, The Honourable Mike Savage, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, The Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia (TBC), His Worship Andy Fillmore, Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality (TBC), a Canadian Armed Forces contingent, representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion, and other dignitaries.

There will be photo opportunities during and after the event and interview opportunities with Veterans and other dignitaries following the ceremony.

Location:	Fairview Legion Branch 142 Cenotaph
	50 Hillcrest Street
	Halifax, NS B3N2X5

Date:	Thursday, 26 February 2026

Time:	09:30 AST

Media who wish to participate must register by 08:00 AST on Thursday, 26 February by contacting media@veterans.gc.ca with their name and media outlet. Media members are asked to arrive no later than 09:00 AST.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation.

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