Veterans Affairs

• Veterans Affairs demands repayment of some benefits; process shocks advocates

  Veterans are receiving surprise letters demanding repayment of large benefit overpayments — debts advocates say may be caused by Veterans Affairs’ own errors.

  Canada

  Dec 7
  
• Edmonton Veterans Association asking for donations to food bank

  On the anniversary of D-Day, the Veterans Association in Edmonton and Calgary opened its doors to share how it's helping military and RCMP veterans.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
  
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• Veterans Affairs grants more cash for veterans as women fall through the cracks

  According to a scientist from McGill University, women who have served in the Armed Forces represent a disproportionate number among Canada's homeless veteran population.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
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• Nova Scotia veterans’ advocates want new government contract for rehab services cancelled

  The federal government awarded the $570-million contract to Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS) in June 2021, but it came into effect last November.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
• Veterans Affairs closes investigation into assisted dying discussions

  Veterans Affairs says it reviewed hundreds of thousands of files and followed up with hundreds of former service members and family members as part of its investigation.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2023
• Rehab contract sparks new fight between veterans and the Liberal government. Here’s why

  The government is now facing calls to tear up the contract amid broader warnings from the union and its newfound allies about the privatization of veterans' care.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2023
• Veterans Affairs agent at centre of assisted dying cases ‘no longer employed’

  A spokesperson for Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay's office confirmed the information Tuesday, after a protracted labour relations process was resolved this week.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
• Veterans minister says he thinks all assisted dying talks now known, but isn’t certain

  In a year-end interview, Lawrence MacAulay confirmed the same veterans service agent was responsible for all four confirmed cases of discussions about assisted dying.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2022
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• Supporters in Dartmouth, N.S. demand better health care for veterans

  The chair of the Legal Assistance Foundation, says many are worried about the care being offered, especially in light of a recent investigation by Veterans Affairs Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Veterans affairs minister says no more assisted dying cases found despite new claims

  Lawrence MacAulay and his deputy said the department could not confirm the claims by retired corporal and Paralympian Christine Gauthier that she was offered MAiD.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2022