The never-ending story of studying military to civilian transition
Over 10 years, the number of recommendations made by the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Defence Committee, the Senate National Defence Committee and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee counts in the dozens—more if you include additional advice from my office, and that of the Veterans Ombudsman. However, the government has acted on very few of these suggestions.
Suicide prevention in military and RCMP communities: where do families fit in?
It is crucial that family members who play an important role in suicide prevention are not overlooked, but are provided with their own resources, tools and supports.
Defence
Not so far out, man: Senators urge research into psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans
A large-scale research program on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is a moral imperative to help former soldiers affected by PTSD.
Canadians deserve equitable access to psychedelic-assisted therapy
Supporting our veterans requires research and immediate investment to improve the lives of those who served on our behalf and the millions of people suffering from treatable conditions.
Modern day veterans: changed faces, changed needs
Veterans of all genders, ages, and expressions who felt compelled to wear the maple leaf on their shoulder should be acknowledged and given attention societally, and at a government and policy level.
Canada’s leaders need to do more to avoid our soldiers sacrificing in vain
We owe it to all those who serve Canada in uniform to ensure that our politicians only put them at risk when it is truly in our country’s interest.
Advocates, union reps have high hopes for new veterans minister amid calls for ‘fundamental sea-change’ within department
‘It’s time somebody listens,’ says Union of Veterans Affairs Employees president Virginia Vaillancourt of Petitpas Taylor’s appointment.
House Veterans Affairs Committee says feds should ‘acknowledge gaps’ in its case managers comms strategy, but department says stakeholders were consulted during process
The rehab program intake process is ‘unique to each veteran,’ says a Veterans Affairs spokesperson. ‘The timelines for assessments are tailored to their individual needs.’
A veteran’s pension shouldn’t depend on when or where they were injured
It is unacceptable that we continue to have laws in Canada that provide a higher level of benefit to a veteran injured prior to 2006 compared to a veteran who is injured post‑2006.
