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A growing number of Canadian veterans are calling on the government to increase health-care benefits to help them deal with injuries they sustained while in service.

Justin Stewart, who served in the Navy, started an online petition after he hit several roadblocks in getting certain claims approved to deal with a back injury that occurred during his time in service.

As we approach Remembrance Day during Veterans’ Week, it’s a time for all Canadians to reflect and honour those who fought for our freedom and values. It is a day to remind ourselves of the important role the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) play internationally and at home.

Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we honor the countless Indigenous veterans who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces throughout history. Indigenous people across Canada have bravely fought in defense of our country, often overcoming discrimination and historical injustices.

The Veterans Independence Program provides annual tax-free funding for services such as grounds maintenance, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, and professional health and support services.

How can veterans smoothly begin a new career after their military service? If you’re a recently transitioned veteran or looking at diving into a new line of work, it may seem like unfamiliar new territory. It can be difficult to interpret a sea of different job titles and roles or to figure out if your background and experiences make you qualified for a certain job. 

An embarrassing multi-million-dollar accounting error that was covered up for years at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) will end up costing taxpayers almost $1 billion, now that a Federal Court judge has signed off on a combined class-action settlement.

It’s no secret that job scams are on the rise, but did you know that Veterans are often the top targets of job scams? Although job scams are widespread, Veterans often report more significant financial losses. Why is that?

Veterans are often targeted because they have access to benefits and resources.

To veterans of the Canadian Forces and to their families, we owe a duty of care, and not just to provide services and access to novel treatments. We also have a duty to care enough to do the science well and to tackle the public policy challenges necessary to provide Canadian veterans with effective care.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of women who have served our country by ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten, and that women receive the care and recognition they have earned.

More veterans and first responders living with PTSD could eventually have access to a promising virtual reality-supported psychotherapy that provides empowerment and hope, thanks to $3.75 million in new funding from Alberta Advanced Education.

Military families are not immune to the emotional weight of war. Family members and close friends are often among the first people veterans turn to during their struggles when transitioning away from military service.

Veterans and their families often feel frustration with the system and that monies are wasted that could have been directly used to better support them. VAC, under both the former Conservative government and the current Liberal government, has not spent all the funds given to its by the federal government.