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Guy Parent, Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman, is pleased to honour two individuals with the Veterans Ombudsman’s Commendation, awarded for exemplary contributions to the fair treatment of Veterans and their families.

“It is an honour to have the opportunity to recognize the admirable work of these individuals on behalf of Veterans”, said Mr. Parent. “Their dedication to the well-being of Canadian Veterans is remarkable, and they should be proud of the positive impact they continue to make in the lives of so many of our Veterans.”

For the first time, the Canadian Forces and National Defence Ombudsman Gary Walbourne and Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent are working together to investigate needed action to improve the transition of Canadian Armed Forces members from military to civilian life.

Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent released today his report, Supporting Severely Impaired Veterans, which focuses on the New Veterans Charter’s Permanent Impairment Allowance and Permanent Impairment Allowance Supplement. The evidence-based report asks questions that need to be answered, such as: Why are so few Veterans receiving the benefit? – and – Why is the majority receiving it at the lowest grade?

Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent today released his analysis of the House of Commons Standing Committee Report and recommendations on the New Veterans Charter, The New Veterans Charter: Moving Forward.

Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, today welcomed the release of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs’ report on the New Veterans Charter. The New Veterans Charter: Moving Forward backs the call for action last fall by the Veterans Ombudsman’s in his report, Improving the New V

Guy Parent, Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, will be presenting at the 5th International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for Armed Forces (ICOAF) in Oslo, Norway from October 20-22. The conference is organized by the Geneva Centre for Democratic Control of Armed Forces and the Norwegian Parliamentary Ombudsman for the Armed Forces.

Guy Parent, Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, is pleased with the changes to the Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Program announced today at Humber College in Toronto by the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs.

Today, Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, released his Report on the New Veterans Charter accompanied by an Actuarial Analysis. The report puts forward evidenced-based recommendations that address shortcomings in three New Veterans Charter program areas: financial, vocational rehabilitation and assistance, and family support.

Guy Parent, Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, is pleased that the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, has agreed with his recommendation to conduct a comprehensive review of the New Veterans Charter, including all enhancements, with a special focus placed on the most seriously injured, support for families and the delivery of programs by Veterans Affairs Canada. "I congratulate the Minister of Veterans Affairs for having the fortitude to take this most important step forward," said Mr. Parent.

Guy Parent, Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman, released today a report entitled Investing in Veterans Vocational Training. The report examines the delivery and adequacy of Veterans Affairs Canada’s vocational rehabilitation and assistance services and presents recommendations to ensure that Veterans Affairs Canada maintains its commitment to effectively re-establish Veterans into civilian life.