News Releases

Parliamentary Report on New Veterans Charter a Turning Point, says Veterans Ombudsman

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

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Veterans Ombudsman Presenting at 5th International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for Armed Forces in Oslo, Norway

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.

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Veterans Ombudsman Responds to Minister of Veterans Affairs' Announcement on Opening New Veterans Charter to Review

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.

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Veterans Ombudsman Calls for Improvements to Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation and Assistance Services

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.

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Veterans Ombudsman Releases Review on Long-Term Care

Guy Parent, Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman, today released a review entitled Veterans’ Long-Term Care Needs, which examines the eligibility, accessibility and cost of Veterans Affairs Canada’s Long-Term Care Program. Its aim is to foster a common understanding of Veterans Affairs Canada’s current role in the funding of long-term care benefits for Veterans under the Long-Term Care Program.

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Veterans Ombudsman Recognizes Exceptional Leadership in the Veterans Community

Guy Parent, Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman, awarded the Veterans Ombudsman’s Commendation to four individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership on behalf of Veterans.

“These individuals’ remarkable efforts contribute to the betterment of the lives of Canadian Veterans.” said  Mr.  Parent. “I am very pleased to acknowledge their exemplary commitment to the fair treatment of Veterans and their families, the work they do is truly admirable.”

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