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 Oct. 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. Parent was invited by Mr. Kjell … Read more
Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent said he is pleased with the changes to the Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Program announced at Humber College in Toronto by Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont). Parent said they "meet the intent of the recommendations made in two recent reports released by my office, Investing in Veterans Vocational Training and Improving the New … Read more
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. This is the first time that recommendations for improvements to the New Veterans … Read more
Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent is pleased that Minister of Veterans Affairs Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) 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 … Read more
Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent released 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. The full report with its four … Read more
Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent 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. … Read more
Guy Parent, Canada's veterans ombudsman, awarded the Veterans Ombudsman's Commendation to four individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership on behalf of veterans. The Veterans Ombudsman's Commendation is awarded to individuals and groups who work courageously and tirelessly to identify and advance issues on behalf of veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP, and their … Read more
Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent released a report entitled "Improving the New Veterans Charter: The Parliamentary Review." Its purpose is twofold: to focus discussion for the fast approaching parliamentary committee review of the enhancements to the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act, commonly known as the New Veterans Charter; and to act … Read more
The veterans ombudsman released a report entitled Veterans' Right to Disclosure: A Matter of Procedural Fairness. The report makes a number of recommendations to improve the administrative practices used by Veterans Affairs Canada when processing applicants' service and health records. The report and more information is available online. Call 613-944-2941.
Veterans Ombudsman released a report entitled Honouring and Connecting with Canada's Veterans: a National Veterans Identification Card, in which he recommends to the minister of veterans affairs the formal recognition of former RCMP members as veterans for commemorative purposes and the issuance of an official identification card for Canada's veterans. More information is available online. … Read more
