The Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, who had a relatively busy week last week, says he took time to remember the 75th anniversary of D-Day and his uncle who fought in the historic battle.
Michael McLeod says his uncle Frank McLeod survived D-Day but has since passed.
McLeod says his uncle was well-known for having taken a dog sled team from his home in Fort Providence to Hay River, just to volunteer for the Canadian Army during the Second World War.
He points out there was no road between the two communities at the time.
McLeod says his uncle spent much of his time in the war assigned to an armoured tank division.
McLeod’s brother, NWT Premier Bob McLeod, was overseas last week for the ceremonies marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
While MP McLeod shared his memories of his uncle with CKLB last Friday – he was also making a couple of announcements including the new Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.
He says the modernized program will provide more flexible employment services and enhanced supports for all young Canadians including Indigenous youth.
Employers have until July 26th to take advantage of federal funding to help hire young workers.
McLeod also pledged $305,000 in federal funding to help French-Canadians feel welcome should they choose to relocate to Yellowknife.