QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture), will attend a Town Hall hosted by Colonel (retired) Patrick B. Stogran, Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, in Valcartier, Quebec.

Members of the media are invited to attend.

Location: Castor Outdoors Centre, Canadian Forces Base
              Building 610, Bilodeau Street
              Valcartier, Quebec

Date:      Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Time:      6:00 p.m.

Interviews and photo opportunities can be arranged on-site with Veterans Affairs Canada officials and Veterans.