The government has announced that October 2012 will be designated as a month of commemoration of the heroes, and key battles of the War of 1812.
In addition, the government will support the following -
a pan-Canadian educational campaign focused on the importance of the War of 1812 to Canada's history
support for up to 100 historical re-enactments, commemorations, and local events
a permanent 1812 memorial located in the National Capital Region
interactive tours, six exhibits, and improvements to three national historic sites across the country
investments in infrastructure at key 1812 battle sites, such as Fort Mississauga and Fort York, Ontario
celebrating and honouring the links that many of our current militia regiments in Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada have to the War of 1812
For more information, go to http://www.1812.gc.ca
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