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New rehab contract for veterans given failing grade by union. Why?The union is pointing the finger at a lack of training in Veterans Affairs Canada's guidelines, as well as a lack of understanding of what the clients need.CanadaJun 5, 2023
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Veterans’ lives are at stake if new rehab contract goes ahead, case managers sayThe warnings were delivered in testimony before the House of Commons veterans affairs committee, where witnesses alleged VAC and its clients weren't ready for the changes.CanadaNov 21, 2022
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Veterans minister rebuffs calls to resign amid assisted dying discussion scrutinyMacAulay has come under fire due to continued benefits backlogs, forcing veterans to wait an average of 43 weeks for disability claim decisions.CanadaNov 13, 2022
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Belmont, Ont. resident describes visa delays in bringing family home from UkraineA resident from Belmont, Ont., worked for over two months to bring her extended family home from Ukraine. Now they're seeking answers into why their visa applications were delayed.CanadaJun 1, 2022
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Alberta man helping relatives from Ukraine frustrated with Canadian program red tapeRules requiring fingerprint and photos for those applying for visas are challenging some people trying to escape Ukraine and come to Canada.CanadaMar 23, 2022
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Despite some progress, Veterans Affairs still not processing disability claims fast enoughThe government is announcing a new plan to address long-standing delays and backlogs for processing disability benefits for retired soldiers.CanadaJun 30, 2020
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Mental health services for veterans’ families reinstated after funding cut offVeterans Affairs Canada is reinstating funding of mental health services after a government policy change meant family members were denied benefits.CanadaMay 8, 2020
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Wait times, broken promises leave veterans and their families feeling desperateVeterans Affairs meets or exceeds its own 16-week standard for processing disability and health-care benefit applications in just one-third of cases, according to government data.CanadaMar 12, 2020
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Parliament unanimously approves plan to stop leaving money unspent at Veterans Affairs CanadaThe NDP plan could mean as much as $124 million a year more for Canadian veterans and their families. The plan could also reduce wait times for disability benefits and other services.CanadaNov 6, 2018
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Liberals and Conservatives confirm support for NDP plan to ‘end the theft’ of money meant to help veteransThe plan, if passed, would mean about $124 million a year more for veterans and their families, the NDP says. The proposal would also force the government to meet its own service standards.CanadaNov 5, 2018
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