Veterans Affairs Canada

• Families of veterans fight for extended mental health care

  Some 20 years after her husband was killed in a roadside bomb while serving in Afghanistan, Amanda Anderson says she feels abandoned by Veterans Affairs Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2025
  
• ‘Sense of relief’: Veteran-led lawsuit against feds could mean multi-million-dollar payout

  On Nov. 8, a final settlement agreement was reached between veterans and the federal government regarding miscalculated disability payments that dated back about 20 years.

  Money

  Nov 17, 2023
  
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• ‘It’s not practical’: Veterans pushing for local care in rural Nova Scotia

  Veterans are pushing for the federal government to change the criteria for accessing care by Veterans Affairs Canada, which do not allow for care in rural N.S.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2023
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• Vandalism of Canadian National Vimy Memorial condemned by minister

  The minister of veterans affairs said the Canadian government, which maintains the Vimy Ridge memorial, is working with French authorities to find the alleged vandal.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2023
• 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.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2023
• Military cemeteries need more funding to keep them from falling into disrepair

  The Liberals have been repeatedly criticized for refusing to make permanent investments in Veterans Affairs operations over the past few years.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
• 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
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• 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
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• 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