Systemic Reviews

Veterans and serving members of the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who suffer an illness or disability related to their service may apply to Veterans Affairs Canada for disability pensions or disability awards. One of the most important rights to which Veterans and other applicants are entitled is the right to appeal decisions made by the Department to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board...

The Office of the Veterans Ombudsman, created by Order in Council, works to ensure that Veterans, serving members of the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and other clients of Veterans Affairs Canada are treated respectfully, in accordance with the Veterans Bill of Rights, and receive the services and benefits that they require in a fair, timely and efficient manner.

This report details the findings of the administrative review of the Funeral and Burial Program conducted by the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman. The review was guided by the belief that Veterans who have served and sacrificed for their country deserve to depart with dignity.

Status update on Office of the Veterans' Ombudsman priorities and House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA) recommendations.