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November 06, 2016

On November 6th, The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Veterans, members of the Royal Canadian Legion, local officials and citizens for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Hudson cenotaph, in Quebec.

November 03, 2016

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined the Honourable George Furey, Speaker of the Senate of Canada, and the Honourable Geoff Regan, Speaker of the House of Commons, for a special remembrance ceremony in the Senate Chamber today. The Senate ceremony of remembrance is a signature event and marks the beginning of Veterans’ Week in Canada.

This annual commemorative ceremony invites Veterans and currently serving Canadian Armed Forces personnel to participate in the official launch of this important week, which encourages acts of remembrance and continued support for Canada’s Veterans.

More information: News Release

September 30, 2016

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence visited the Etobicoke School of the Arts and had the opportunity to speak with students in grades 9-12. The Minister touched on his role as Minister, Veterans’ Week and Veterans Affairs Canada’s commemorative mandate emphasizing the upcoming 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge followed by a Q and A session.

September 23, 2016

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Veterans and their families, along with newly hired employees, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, today to provide an update on the Government of Canada’s mandate commitments to improve the lives of Veterans and their families.

The Minister held a meet and greet Friday morning with more than 50 new frontline and support staff, including case managers, who were attending an orientation and training program. By hiring more frontline employees, the Department will ensure each case manager has a caseload of an average of 25 Veterans.

More information: News Release

September 12, 2016

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Veterans and their families in Surrey, British Columbia, today to announce that a new Veterans Affairs Canada office will open by May 2017.

The new Surrey office will be located on the 3^rd floor at 13479 108^th Avenue, Surrey, B.C., and once opened, will employ approximately 21 staff who will serve approximately 7,500 Veterans. Staff at the Surrey office will answer questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange pension medical examinations; and assist Veterans to complete and submit applications and receipts. Case-managed Veterans will also be able to meet with their case manager. Minister Hehr reaffirmed the Government of Canada’s commitment to do more for Veterans.

September 02, 2016

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Veterans and their families in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to announce that Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) will provide an enhanced level of service and outreach to Veterans and their families in the territories and other northern communities.

Frontline VAC staff will travel to meet face-to-face with Veterans and their families and share information on benefits and services with those who may not be aware. The Department is continuing to hire up to 400 new employees to help ensure that Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP personnel, and their families are provided with the best possible services when and where they need them. Hiring new employees will permit the Department to reduce case managers’ caseloads to a maximum of 25 Veterans.

August 31, 2016

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Veterans and their families on August 29 in Prince George, British Columbia, to announce that the previously closed Veterans Affairs Canada office will reopen by May 2017.

The new Prince George office will be located on the 4^th floor at 299 Victoria Street, and once opened, will employ approximately five staff who will serve approximately 1,200 Veterans. Staff at the Prince George office will answer questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange pension medical examinations; and assist Veterans to complete and submit applications and receipts. Case-managed Veterans will also be able to meet with their case manager.

More information: News Release - Veterans Affairs Canada office in Prince George to reopen by May 2017

August 17, 2016

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Veterans and their families in Kelowna, British Columbia, on August 16 to announce that the previously closed Veterans Affairs Canada office will reopen in November 2016.

The new Kelowna office will be located at 1^st floor, 471 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, BC, and once opened, will employ approximately nine staff who will serve approximately 3500 Veterans. Staff at the Kelowna office will answer questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange pension medical examinations; and assist Veterans to complete and submit applications and receipts. Case-managed Veterans will also be able to meet with their case manager.

More information: News Release - Veterans Affairs Canada office in Kelowna to reopen November 2016

August 15, 2016

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Veterans and their families in Windsor, Ontario, today to announce that the previously closed Veterans Affairs Canada office will reopen by spring 2017.

The new Windsor office will be located on the 6^th floor at 1 Riverside Dr. West, Windsor, ON, and once opened, will employ approximately 17 staff who will serve approximately 2800 Veterans. Staff at the Windsor office will answer questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange pension medical examinations; and assist Veterans to complete and submit applications and receipts. Case-managed Veterans will also be able to meet with their case manager.

More information: News Release

August 12, 2016

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Veterans and their families in Thunder Bay, Ontario, today to announce that the previously closed Veterans Affairs Canada office will reopen in January 2017.

The new Thunder Bay office will be located at 1^st floor, 130 Syndicate Ave. South, Thunder Bay, ON, and once opened, will employ approximately eight staff who will serve approximately 1700 Veterans. Staff at the Thunder Bay office will answer questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange pension medical examinations; and assist Veterans to complete and submit applications and receipts. Case-managed Veterans will also be able to meet with their case manager.

More information: News Release - Veterans Affairs Canada office in Thunder Bay to reopen January 2017