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The new Office of Women and LGBTQ2 Veterans
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced the Office of Women and LGBTQ2 Veterans at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).The idea for the Office stems from discussions held during the first ever annual Women’s Veterans Forum held in Charlottetown last year. Since then, the Department has had numerous conversations with Veterans and stakeholders to identify barriers specific to women and LGBTQ2 Veterans and their families. We know from these discussions that the specific needs of women and LGBTQ2 Veterans have not been properly addressed, and that more needs to be done to understand and support these individuals.Veterans have diverse lived experiences and different service-related needs. The office aims to identify these needs and work with Veteran communities, partners and other federal departments and agencies to help ensure fair access to treatment and services based on these needs. We are committed to ongoing dialogue with various stakeholder groups to share, learn and work collaboratively to address barriers for Veterans, regardless of their biological sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or other identity factors. We will continue to help influence research, develop ideas and solutions to challenges, and promote strong collaboration among Veterans and stakeholder groups.Women and LGBTQ2 service members have represented Canada in uniform for more than a century. This office will help the Department fulfill its responsibility to provide all Veterans the care and support they deserve. There is much to be done, but the work of the new office and discussions with women and LGBTQ2 Veterans will help to positively shape the future of our Department.The second Women Veterans Forum will be held during the spring of 2020 and details will be released shortly.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated each year on 21 June. Indigenous people in Canada have reason to be proud of their long tradition of military service and today, we celebrate their unique heritage and diverse cultures across the country. Learn more: Indigenous Veterans
Government of Canada recognizes the pre- and post-Second World War experiences of Métis Veterans
Métis across Canada valiantly participated in military service, and their courage and contributions are a source of honour to their families, their communities, and to all Canadians.
Veteran’s Service Card
Minister O’Regan talks about the new Veteran’s Service Card launched September 11, 2018
Minister Fantino's Message for Veterans' Week 2014
Minister Fantino's Message for Veterans' Week 2014
Happy Canada Day from the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie
Minister Blaney wishes Canadians a happy Canada Day. He extends a special salute to the nation’s Veterans, whose sacrifices, courage and accomplishments have seen us through to our country’s 145th birthday.
Launch of the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans
This non-profit organization will lead Canada in Veteran-first chronic pain research.
CPKN - Back in Step
This video discusses the challenges Veterans face when transitioning from military service, specifically homelessness. It provides information about the programs and services offered by Veterans Affairs Canada to assist with that transition. Includes interviews with Veterans who had struggled with homelessness and their success stories.
Walk-through video of My VAC Account
Walk-through video of My VAC Account
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