"Our Government will ensure that the Canada Memorial in London, England, has the long-term care and upkeep it deserves as a lasting and fitting tribute to our nations truest heroes," said Minister Thompson. "This year, as we mark the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War, it is evident that our commitment to remember and honour Canadians is as strong as ever."

Responsibility and care of the Canada Memorial was recently transferred to the Government of Canada from the Canada Memorial Foundation (Canada) Trust which built the Memorial. Initial urgent repairs to the Memorial have been completed, while regular care and maintenance continues. Renovations to some of the physical elements of the structure will begin later this fall.

Designed by French-Canadian sculptor Pierre Granche and unveiled by Her Majesty The Queen in 1994, the granite monument across from Buckingham Palace pays tribute to the nearly one million Canadian men and women who served in the United Kingdom during the First and Second World Wars. In particular, it honours the more than 100,000 brave Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice for peace and freedom. With the addition of the Canada Memorial in Green Park, Veterans Affairs now manages 14 memorials in Europe.