Following Royal Assent of Bill C-33, An Act to Amend the War Veterans Allowance Act on June 18, David Tilson, MP for Dufferin-Caledon, met Governor General Michaëlle Jean as Her Excellency gave Royal Assent to the legislation in the Senate.

The new law enables Veterans Affairs Canada to extend benefits to lowincome Allied Veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War.

Mr. Tilson was invited to attend the Senate proceedings and to the reception for Allied Veterans who were on hand to watch the Bill receive Royal Assent.

"It was truly an honour and privilege to meet Her Excellency and many Allied Veterans on this significant and very special day," said Mr. Tilson. "I have strongly supported this legislation because we owe those who've served us a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they've made for our freedoms. We have several Allied Veterans in Dufferin- Caledon and it's wonderful that we're providing the support they rightly deserve."