Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) released the following statement to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Atlantic as well as Merchant Navy Veterans Day: “The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest military engagement of the Second World War. From … Read more
As of 19 September 2019, a monthly onsite presence of a case manager and Royal Canadian Legion service officer at the Summerside Royal Canadian Legion branch in P.E.I. will allow veterans and their families to have more direct access to services and benefits. On the third Thursday of each month, they will be able to … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced funding for four Calgary-based organizations who work with veterans on issues such as transitional housing and employment. The four funding recipients included the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, the Legacy Place Society, the Mustard Seed, and Prospect Human Services Society. The Government of Canada provides $3 million annually to … Read more
A Government of Canada delegation will head to Belgium to participate in a series of events marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt. The delegation will depart Montreal on 4 September 2019 and will return to Canada on 9 September 2019. The delegation attending events overseas will include Canadian veterans of the Battle of the … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced $48,715 in funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund for the Canadian Women’s Wellness Initiative and the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. The initiative is receiving funding to offer stress-reduction training to veterans and their families.The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia will use its funding to support Landing … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued the following statement to mark the anniversary of the Korean War Armistice: “On June 25, 1950, North Korean troops invaded South Korea, setting off more than three years of bitter conflict. A total of 18 United Nations (UN) member … Read more
The Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund has selected 22 recipients for $3 million in funding to support the creation of innovative initiatives, research and projects to provide support for the veteran community in four key areas: veteran homelessness, veteran employment, women veterans, and mental health. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7468. Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to 11 Canadians from British Columbia, to recognize their contributions to Veterans’ well‑being, as well as their efforts to promote remembrance within their communities. The full list of recipients is available online. Call 613-992-7468.
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced $25 million in funding, over 10 years, for the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research. Research done by the institute is used by departmental decision and policy makers, as they support the physical, mental and social health of veterans and their families. MacAulay also recognized the work that … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced $840,000 in funding for Veteran Emergency Transition Services Canada from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund. “Our government is proud to support VETS Canada and their A Beacon of Hope program, which connects homeless veterans with fellow veterans and helps them get back … Read more
