Ottawa ON
Canada
February 1, 2023, OTTAWA, ON – Veterans Ombud Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine will be in British Columbia the week of February 6 to meet with the Veterans community. This visit will include town halls, meetings with stakeholders, and attending the grand opening of the Veterans Village in Surrey.
The town halls will provide an opportunity for the Veterans Ombud to hear the concerns of the Veterans community, and to share information on the work being done by the Office of the Veterans Ombud, as well as priorities for the future. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, Veterans and their families, are all invited to attend the town halls.
“I am very much looking forward to connecting with the Veterans community in British Columbia. Listening to the concerns of Veterans and their families enables us to better serve them. We want to hear directly from them about their experiences with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) as they seek to access the programs and benefits available to them.”
Townhalls
- Location: Courtenay Legion, Branch #17
- 367 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC
- Date: February 6th, 2023
- Time: 1500 – 1600 (PST)
- Location: CFB Esquimalt – Wardroom
- 1586 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC
- Date: February 7th, 2023
- Time: 1300 - 1400 (PST)
- Location: Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion, Branch #176
- 1407 Laburnum St, Vancouver, BC
- Date: February 9th, 2023
- Time: 1700 - 1800 (PST)
- Location: Armstrong Legion, Branch #35
- 2526 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Armstrong, BC
- Date: February 10th, 2023
- Time: 1400 – 1600 (PST)
- Location: ANAF Unit #5 Vernon, BC
- 2500 46 Ave, Vernon, BC
- Date: February 11th, 2023
- Time: 1000 – 1200 (PST)
The Office of the Veterans Ombud investigates complaints and challenges the policies and decisions of VAC where they find individual or systemic unfairness. They strive to be an independent and respected voice for fairness and a champion for the well-being of Veterans and their families.
If you are a serving CAF member, RCMP member, Veteran, family member or representative and you feel you have been treated unfairly by VAC, or you would like information about programs and services that may help, the Office of the Veterans Ombud is here to help.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Lucille Hodgins
Email: lucille.hodgins@ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca
Tel: 613-617-7205