Travel Subsidy - General Information
1.1.1 Travel Subsidy - General Information
Who is Eligible:
Canadian Veterans, including those who served with Allied Forces, of the
Italian Campaign who:
* travel to Italy at own expense;
* attend official commemorative events at the end of October 2004,
organized by Veterans Affairs Canada to mark the anniversary of Canadian
participation in the Italian Campaign; and
* be one of the first 1500 eligible veterans to apply.
Amount of Subsidy:
Up to $1000 towards the cost of travel and/or accommodations
The subsidy is provided upon return from Italy to eligible veterans.
Application Process:
* complete a
<
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/feature/italy2004/travelsubsidy_italy_e.pd
f> Travel Subsidy Application form, and forward it to:
Travel Subsidy
Veterans Affairs Canada
Box 7700 Charlottetown, PE C1A 8M9
* You will be notified within 6 weeks if you are eligible for the
subsidy.
* Upon your return from Italy, submit your travel receipts (airfare
and accommodations - please ensure dates of travel and/or stay and total
cost of each are indicated on receipts) to the address above.
* Please ensure your name, mailing address and telephone number are
also included with your receipts.
* Cheques will be mailed within 6-8 weeks from the time your receipts
are received.
If you have any questions, please contact toll-free: 1-800-443-0394.