Veterans Services

• Feds promise to hire more staff to tackle veterans’ case backlog: minister

  Canada's Veterans Affairs minister is promising to hire more staff to help reduce the backlog of cases from veterans seeking assistance from the government.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
  
• Inquiry into deaths of Lionel Desmond and family to begin Monday

  The inquiry will determine the circumstances under which the deaths of Lionel Desmond, his mother, his wife and their daughter occurred.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2019
  
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• Amid Remembrance Day ceremonies, UN and NATO veterans offer reminder that help is available

  Angus Cameron said young men and women have "seen some pretty terrible things" in a variety of wars and may suffer from hidden damage that his group can help with..

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
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• ‘You have no idea how to handle it’: Veterans say more needed for transition services gaps

  The frustration being voiced by veterans isn't new. A recent report says almost 40,000 veterans are still waiting for disability benefits.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2019
• New Edmonton centre one stop shop for veterans’ services

  Veterans are getting help connecting to mental and physical health supports, as well as employment opportunities at the new Edmonton Veterans Service Centre.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2019
• Canadian veterans’ assistance group struggles to stay afloat as its members age

  Royal Canadian Legion's Regina Branch 001's story is not unique. Most members served in the Second World War and the Korean War. Many have now passed away, and it's an ongoing challenge to keep the space open.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2018
• EXCLUSIVE: NDP to table motion requiring Veterans Affairs to carry over unspent funds

  Trudeau's government has left more than $372 million of funds for Veterans' Affairs service delivery unspent since 2015, while the Harper government left $1.1 billion unspent between 2006 and 2013.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2018
• Review taking place in light of apparent murder-suicide in Nova Scotia

  After an apparent murder-suicide involving a military veteran, Nova Scotia is launching a review into whether protocols were followed and services accessed.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2017
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• Military watchdog calls for better transition services after murder-suicide in Nova Scotia

  Canada's military ombudsman is once again calling for a smoother transition into civilian life for former soldiers after a veteran apparently killed himself and three family members in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2017