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- Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation
- Assistance Fund Regulations
- Assistance to Canadian Veterans – Overseas
- Canadian Forces Income Support Allowance
- Caregiver Recognition Benefit
- Centre of Excellence for PTSD and Related Mental Health Conditions
- Children of Deceased Veterans Education
- Commemorative Partnership Program (G)
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- Critical Injury Benefit
- Disability Awards and Allowances
- Earnings Loss and Supplementary Retirement
- Education and Training Benefit
- Housekeeping and Grounds Maintenance (VIP)
- Income Replacement Benefits
- Last Post Fund
- Pain and Suffering Compensation
- Payments of Gallantry Awards
- Payments under the Flying Accidents Compensation Regulations
- Pensions for disability and death
- Re-Establishment Credits under section 8 of the War Service Grants Act
- Repayments under section 15 of the War Service Grants Act
- Research Funding Program
- Retirement Income Security Benefit
- Returned Soldiers Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment
- Treatment Allowances
- United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea
- Veterans and Family Well-Being Fund
- Veterans Emergency Fund
- Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
- Veterans Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment
- War Veterans Allowances and Civilian War Allowances
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2019
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: This TPP does not have T&Cs as the associated program is established directly in the Act and Regulations. The approval for the new program and its corresponding regulations occurred in 2018–19.
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Provided to recognize and compensate Veterans for the non-economic loss associated with the barriers to re-establishment in civilian life caused by their service-related permanent and severe impairment. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC's Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Disability Benefits
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 279,000,000 | 353,850,000 | 425,790,000 | 306,270,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 279,000,000 | 353,850,000 | 425,790,000 | 306,270,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023–24
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Assistance Fund Regulations (voted)
Start Date: 2005 (program pre-dates this back to 1964)
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Administered as a national emergency assistance fund which provides War Veterans Allowance recipients, residing in Canada, with financial assistance to meet an emergency or unexpected contingency for which they do not have the resources. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: War Veterans Allowance
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 420,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 420,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019–20
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable as it is a low dollar and low risk transfer payment
General targeted recipient group: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Assistance to Canadian Veterans – Overseas (voted)
Start Date: 2005 (program pre-dates this back to 1964)
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Assistance to Canadian Veterans Overseas program provides financial assistance to low income Canadian Veterans and their dependents who were residing in the United Kingdom and were unable to return to Canada to qualify for WVA. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: War Veterans Allowance
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019–20
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable as it is a low dollar and low risk transfer payment
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Forces Income Support Allowance (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2006
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Provides income support to CAF Veterans who have successfully completed VAC’s Rehabilitation Program, are capable of working, but are not yet employed. This benefit is a non-taxable benefit, and the payment rates will be comparable to those provided under the existing War Veterans Allowance Program administered by VAC. The benefit amount is income tested against total household income, but not offset by a VAC lump sum Disability Award. Additional amounts are payable in respect to the eligible spouse/common-law partner and dependants. In certain circumstances, this benefit may be payable to surviving spouses/common-law partners and orphans. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Income Support
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 2,710,000 | 3,207,000 | 3,650,000 | 2,640,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 2,710,000 | 3,207,000 | 3,650,000 | 2,640,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2016–17
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable as it is a low dollar and low risk transfer payment
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Caregiver Recognition Benefit (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2018
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Caregiver Recognition Benefit recognizes the vital contribution of informal caregivers to the health and well-being of eligible Veterans and the integral role of the caregiver in providing support and assistance to Veterans who are seriously disabled. It is a monthly tax free benefit payable directly to caregivers of Veterans. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Caregiver Recognition Benefit
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 22,200,000 | 28,945,000 | 37,983,000 | 29,028,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 22,200,000 | 28,945,000 | 37,983,000 | 29,028,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020–21
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2024–25
General targeted recipient group: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Centre of Excellence for PTSD and Related Mental Health Conditions (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2019
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The purpose of the Program is to improve the capability of individuals, organizations and the healthcare community in understanding, preventing and/or treating PTSD and related mental health conditions in the Canadian Veteran, RCMP and first responder populations. The Program’s objective is to increase the Canadian expertise, knowledge creation and transfer of knowledge on the subject of mental health, suicide prevention and substance use disorders. This not only includes a strong Centre of Excellence (CoE) focus on translating mental health science into clinical practice, but also in using science as a means of addressing the questions or ideas brought forth by Veterans, their families and the mental health professionals involved in their mental health care—in regards to emerging therapies, for instance—as per VAC’s Veteran-centric approach to care. Finally, a focus on treatment-outcome research is also required in support of the Government of Canada’s commitment to service excellence and the optimal, timely recovery of active military and Veterans impacted by an operational stress injury. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
Program: Research and Innovation
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | – | – | – | – |
| Total Contributions | 9,200,000 | 9,200,000 | 9,200,000 | 9,200,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 9,200,000 | 9,200,000 | 9,200,000 | 9,200,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2024–25
General targeted recipient groups: Academia and public institutions; Not-for-profit organizations and charities
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Children of Deceased Veterans Education (voted)
Start Date: 1953
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Provided to recognize and compensate children of CAF members and Veterans who die or died either as a result of military service or who die or died with a disability pension/award assessed at 48% or greater at the time of death. This benefit provides for the payment of certain education costs, such as tuition and registration fees, up to a specified maximum amount per year to students who are defined in Section 2 and are eligible to receive post-secondary education assistance under the Children of Deceased Veterans Education Assistance Regulations. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Disability Benefits
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed are based on VAC’s 2022–23 Departmental Results Framework (DRF). Complete information on all results, DRF and Program Inventory methodologies is available on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 | 978,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 | 978,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025–26
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Commemorative Partnership Program (G) (voted)
Contributions under the Commemorative Partnerships Program (C) (voted)
Start Date: N/A
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The objective of the CPP is to expand the reach of remembrance by providing funding for initiatives that recognize Canadian Veterans and those who died in service. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans and those who died in service are honoured
DR Canadians remember and appreciate Veterans and those who died in service
Program: Canada Remembers
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 889,181 | 1,450,000 | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 |
| Total Contributions | 7,695,819 | 10,910,172 | 910,000 | 1,010,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 8,585,000 | 12,360,172 | 2,610,000 | 2,710,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2022–23
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2027–28
General targeted recipient groups: Not-for-profit organizations and charities; Academia and public institutions; Government (any level of government in Canada)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Organizations undertaking remembrance and recognition initiatives seeking funding support from the Commemorative Partnership Program (CPP) can now access an online portal to submit applications on VAC’s website. CPP staff will then liaise with applicants, as appropriate, in order to make informed funding recommendations.
In addition, regular outreach is conducted to various community organizations across the country to promote the program. CPP is also regularly promoted via VAC social media channels and direct emails to key stakeholder groups.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Commonwealth War Graves Commission (voted)
Start Date: N/A
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: N/A
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) was established by Royal Charter in 1917. Its duties are to mark and maintain the graves of the members of the forces of the Commonwealth who were killed in the two World Wars, to build memorials to those who have no known grave, and to keep records and registers of Canadian war dead. VAC maintains Canadian war graves and cemeteries through a partnership with the CWGC. There are 110,358 Canadian war dead commemorated in 75 countries around the world, including Canada. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans and those who died in service are honoured
DR Canadians remember and appreciate Veterans and those who died in service
Program: Canada Remembers
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 12,400,000 | 12,600,000 | 12,900,000 | 11,900,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 12,400,000 | 12,600,000 | 12,900,000 | 11,900,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026–27
General targeted recipient groups: International (non-government)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC consistently engages with CWGC officials and staff through regular meetings, correspondence and operational, on the ground interactions. In addition, the Canadian High Commissioner in London serves as Canada’s Commissioner at CWGC meetings and safeguards Canada’s interest within the Commission.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Critical Injury Benefit (voted)
Start Date: July 1, 2015
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Provided to recognize and compensate CAF members and Veterans who, since April 1st, 2006, experienced a severe and traumatic injury or developed an acute disease caused by a sudden, single, service-related incident which resulted in an immediate and severe impairment and interference in quality of life. This benefit is in recognition of the immediate pain and suffering a Canadian Armed Forces member or Veteran has/had experience after a traumatic incident. It spans the time between the initial injury or incident and when the CAF member is medically stabilized. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Disability Benefits
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 1,270,100 | 2,160,000 | 2,205,000 | 1,700,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 1,270,100 | 2,160,000 | 2,205,000 | 1,700,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable as it is a low dollar and low risk transfer payment
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Disability Awards and Allowances (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2006
End Date: Disability Awards ended on March 31, 2019 and replaced with Pain and Suffering Compensation under the Disability Benefits Program. Allowances continued under the Disability Benefits Program.
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Compensation is provided in the form of monetary awards for disability or death and/or monthly allowances for eligible Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans, and in some cases surviving spouses/common-law partners and surviving dependent children, for death, detention and the non-economic effects of service-related disability including pain and suffering, functional loss and the effects of permanent impairment on the lives of members, Veterans and their families. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Disability Benefits
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 660,000 | 958,000 | 756,000 | 1,370,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 660,000 | 958,000 | 756,000 | 1,370,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2015–16
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not Applicable
General targeted recipient group: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Earnings Loss and Supplementary Retirement (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2006
End Date: April 1, 2019 (see note)
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program:
Earnings Loss Benefit (ELB): Ensures income replacement up to 90% of the CAF Veterans’ gross pre-release salary while the Veteran is participating in an active Rehabilitation or Vocational Assistance Plan. The benefit is payable to age 65 where it is determined the Veteran is unable to engage in any suitable gainful employment due to diminished earnings capacity. In the event of a service-related death, the surviving spouse/common-law partner and dependent children will be entitled to receive an ELB, which would be payable until the date the Veteran would have turned age 65. The payment of the benefit to survivors and dependent children will ensure the household continues to be supported economically in a similar manner to what it would have been, had the Veteran lived. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
NOTE: This program (ELB) has been replaced as of April 1, 2019. It is subject to reviews, but no new applications are being accepted for these programs. Existing ELB clients have been transitioned to the Income Replacement Benefit.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Income Support
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 10,000,000 | 20,000,000 | 2,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 10,000,000 | 20,000,000 | 2,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2016–17
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not Applicable
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Education and Training Benefit (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2018
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The objective of the Education and Training Benefit Program is to provide funding which allows eligible Veterans to pursue further training and education at a post-secondary level, in recognition of their service to Canada. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Transition Services
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 34,029,000 | 35,872,000 | 37,220,000 | 33,883,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 34,029,000 | 35,872,000 | 37,220,000 | 33,883,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2022–23
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2027–28
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Housekeeping and Grounds Maintenance (VIP) (voted)
Start Date: January 1, 2013
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2012–13
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Housekeeping and Grounds Maintenance grant provides assistance to eligible clients to remain independent in their own homes or communities by providing payments for housekeeping and grounds maintenance services. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Veterans Independence Program
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 291,000,000 | 302,431,000 | 306,843,000 | 284,483,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 291,000,000 | 302,431,000 | 306,843,000 | 284,483,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2027–28
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Income Replacement Benefits (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2019
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: This TPP does not have T&Cs as the associated program is established directly in the Act and Regulations. The approval for the new program and its corresponding regulations occurred in 2018–19.
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Income Replacement Benefit is a monthly taxable financial benefit payable to Veterans who have a barrier to re-establishment in civilian life as a result of physical or mental health problem(s) resulting primarily from service. It provides compensation to Veterans for the economic impacts health problems resulting primarily from service have on the Veteran's ability to earn income and save for retirement. The benefit may be payable for life if the health problem has caused a diminished earning capacity in recognition of the permanent future earnings loss, and the potential impact this loss may have had on career advancement opportunities and the long-term capacity to save for retirement. Survivors and orphans may also be eligible for the Income Replacement Benefit. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Income Support
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 1,239,960,000 | 1,345,789,000 | 1,460,617,000 | 1,371,222,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 1,239,960,000 | 1,345,789,000 | 1,460,617,000 | 1,371,222,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023–24
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Last Post Fund (voted)
Start Date: N/A
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2016–17
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Last Post Fund (LPF) Corporation is an independent, non-profit organization that delivers the Funeral and Burial Program on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans and those who died in service are honoured
DR Canadians remember and appreciate Veterans and those who died in service
Program: Funeral and Burial Program
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 6,803,000 | 6,844,000 | 6,926,000 | 6,903,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 6,803,000 | 6,844,000 | 6,926,000 | 6,903,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026–27
General targeted recipient groups: Not-for-profit organizations and charities
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:
VAC is in regular contact and consistently engages with the Last Post Fund (LPF) Corporation through regular meetings and correspondence. In addition, the Director General, Commemoration, continues to sit on the Governing Council and the Executive Committee of the LPF.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Pain and Suffering Compensation (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2019
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: This TPP does not have T&Cs as the associated program is established directly in the Act and Regulations. The approval for the new program and its corresponding regulations occurred in 2018–19
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Provided to recognize and compensate CAF members and Veterans, as well as their survivors and dependants, for the non-economic effects of a service-related disability and/or death. Monthly payments will provide immediate financial opportunities. Coupled with the wellness programs, this can help recipients move on to successfully focus on a new life and career path. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Disability Benefits
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 1,569,664,000 | 1,585,299,000 | 1,306,382,000 | 1,018,430,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 1,569,664,000 | 1,585,299,000 | 1,306,382,000 | 1,018,430,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023–24
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments of Gallantry Awards (voted)
Start Date: August 1990
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Provided to recognize and compensate any gratuities and annuities awarded in respect of gallantry by any member of the CAF. Members of the British Forces who enlisted prior to March 31, 1949 while domiciled in Canada or Newfoundland may receive gratuities and annuities as long as they are not in receipt of such awards from the British Government. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Disability Benefits
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 4,500 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 4,500 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025–26
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments under the Flying Accidents Compensation Regulations (voted)
Start Date: 1955
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Flying Accidents Compensation Regulations (FACR) provide for payment of compensation to or in respect of an employee of the Public Service of Canada, where the employee is killed or injured as a direct result of a non-scheduled flight in the course of his/her duties. The legislative authority for these regulations is Section 9 of the Aeronautics Act, as administered by the Minister of Transport. Veterans Affairs Canada adjudicates on claims for compensation under these regulations. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Disability Benefits
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 524,471 | 975,000 | 975,000 | 975,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 524,471 | 975,000 | 975,000 | 975,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025–26
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Pensions for Disability and Death (voted)
Including pensions granted under the authority of the Civilian Government Employees (War) Compensation Order, P.C. 45/8848 of November 22, 1944, which shall be subject to the Pension Act; for former prisoners of war under the Pension Act, and Newfoundland special awards.
Start Date: September 1, 1919
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Compensation can be in the form of a Disability Pension which is a tax-free, monthly payment provided for life to recognize and compensate for the economic (loss of income), and non-economic (pain and suffering), impacts of a service-related disability. Compensation can also be in the form of pensions for death and/or monthly allowances. These benefits may be provided to eligible Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and members, their survivors, spouses/common-law partners, and dependents. Certain Canadian civilian groups (e.g., Ferry Command, Nursing Sisters) whose lives have been permanently affected as a result of service to their country may also be eligible. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Disability Benefits
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 1,010,571,000 | 990,933,000 | 966,351,000 | 1,003,120,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 1,010,571,000 | 990,933,000 | 966,351,000 | 1,003,120,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025–26
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Re-Establishment Credits under Section 8 of the War Service Grants Act (R.S.C., 1970, c. W-4) (statutory)
Start Date: 1970
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Statutory - War Service Grants Act and Veterans’ Land Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: War Service Grants Act: 2000–01; Veterans’ Land Act: 2017–18
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program:
Section 8: Subject to this Act, every member of the forces who does not elect to take benefits under Part I of the Veterans’ Land Act, except Section 17 thereof, or any educational, vocational or technical training benefits under the Veterans Rehabilitation Act is, in order to assist in his re-establishment, eligible, in addition to the war service gratuity, for a re-establishment credit in an amount equal to the total amount payable to him under subsection 3(1). The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: War Veterans Allowance
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, sunsetting program
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable as it is a low dollar and low risk transfer payment
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Repayments under Section 15 of the War Service Grants Act of compensating adjustments made in accordance with the terms of the Veterans’ Land Act (R.S.C., 1970, c. V-4) (statutory)
Start Date: 1970
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Statutory - War Service Grants Act and Veterans’ Land Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: War Service Grants Act: 2000-01; Veterans’ Land Act: 2017-18
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program:
Section 15: Notwithstanding anything in this Act, where a member of the forces has elected to take benefits under the Veterans’ Land Act and has, on or before the 31st day of October 1968, applied for qualification under that Act, been certified as qualified to participate in benefits under that Act or entered into a contract with The Director, The Veterans’ Land Act, and, subsequently, the application is withdrawn, the certificate of qualification is cancelled or the contract is terminated, as the case may be, the Minister may, on application by the member
in the case of withdrawal or cancellation, within one year thereof, or
in the case of termination, not later than one year from the determination by the Minister, pursuant to subsection 16(1), that re-establishment credit is available to the member
make available to the member the re-establishment credit he would have been eligible for under this Act less the amount of the benefits, if any, received by that member under the Veterans’ Land Act as determined by the Minister. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: War Veterans Allowance
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, sunsetting program
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable as it is a low dollar and low risk transfer payment
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Research Funding Program (voted)
Start Date: June 22, 2019
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019–20
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To provide support to research initiatives benefitting the well-being of military members, Veterans and their families. Improving well-being outcomes for Veterans requires an in-depth understanding of the health challenges they face, and calls for an innovative approach to supporting military members, Veterans and their families, with research which focuses on their specific needs. The creation of the Program will result in improved well-being for Veterans by supporting the development of partnerships to further research, treatment, and knowledge dissemination on Veteran-related issues. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
Program: Research and Innovation
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 2,150,000 | 5,350,000 | 2,350,000 | 2,350,000 |
| Total Contributions | 7,161,679 | 5,161,679 | 5,161,679 | 5,161,679 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 9,311,679 | 10,511,679 | 7,511,679 | 7,511,679 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2024–25
General targeted recipient groups: Academia and public institutions; Not-for-profit organizations and charities
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Retirement Income Security Benefit (voted)
Start Date: July 1, 2015
End Date: April 1, 2019 (see note)
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018–19
Link to department’s Program Inventory: Income Support
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Retirement Income Security Benefit (RISB) provides eligible Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and survivors with life-long financial stability for moderately to severely disabled individuals through a monthly income security payment beginning at age 65. This benefit tops up a Veteran’s total annual income to at least 70% of what he or she received in financial benefits from Veterans Affairs Canada.
NOTE: This program (RISB) has been replaced as of April 1, 2019. It is subject to reviews but no new applications are being accepted for these programs. Existing RISB clients have been transitioned to the Income Replacement Benefit.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Income Support
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 25,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 25,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2016–17
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not Applicable
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Returned Soldiers Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment (statutory)
Start Date: 1920
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Statutory - Returned Soldiers’ Insurance Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2000–01
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: This fund was established by the Returned Soldiers' Insurance Act, to provide life insurance to contributing Veterans of the First World War. The account is credited with premiums, and is charged with disbursements for death benefits and cash surrender values. The account is actuarially maintained and credited with actuarial liability adjustment during the year and charged to expenditures. The final date on which application for this insurance could have been received was August 31, 1933. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: War Veterans Allowance
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, sunsetting program
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable as it is a low dollar and low risk transfer payment
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Treatment Allowances (voted)
Start Date: August 1990
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Treatment allowances may be paid to an eligible pensioner during periods of hospitalization or on an out-patient basis for acute care of a pensioned condition, when the care is prescribed by a treating physician and a consulting departmental medical officer has confirmed the care to be “acute care”; or when the person undergoes a medical examination as requested by the Veterans Review and Appeal Board and is hospitalized in order to undergo the examination. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Disability Benefits
Program: Health Care Benefits
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 300,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 625,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 300,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 625,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025–26
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (voted)
Start Date: Not Applicable
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not Applicable
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea is the final resting place of the United Nations’ fallen during the Korean War. There are 2,300 buried here, including 378 Canadians. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans and those who died in service are honoured
DR Canadians remember and appreciate Veterans and those who died in service
Program: Canada Remembers
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 70,000 | 70,000 | 70,000 | 70,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 70,000 | 70,000 | 70,000 | 70,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026–27
General targeted recipient groups: International (non-government)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC engages the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea through correspondence, regular meetings, and through the assistance of officials at our Canadian Embassy in Seoul, regarding the care and maintenance of the 378 Canadian soldiers’ graves in the Cemetery.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Veterans and Family Well-Being Fund (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2018
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021–22
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Veteran and Family Well-Being (VFWB) Fund supports VAC in meeting this responsibility by providing funding to organizations undertaking innovative initiatives to improve the well-being of Veterans and their families. The VFWB Fund works in partnership with public, private and academic sectors to help achieve this objective. Veterans and families have unique needs which are compounded by physical, mental, economic and social pressures. As a result, they may experience a diminished quality of life, with limited ability to participate in the workplace or to contribute to their communities.
The Fund’s objectives are to:
- Drive progress on new knowledge and understanding of Veteran and family well-being using the determinants of health model;
- Build capacity within the non-profit and volunteer sectors on issues specific to Veterans and their families such as homelessness, careers and employment, transition to civilian life, etc.;
- Encourage co-ordination between multiple players: agencies, institutions, associations and other level of government; and
- Support new ideas for adapting existing programs and/or forming new programs and services to address ill-and-injured Veterans’ treatment and care needs.
The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
Program: Research and Innovation
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 7,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Total Contributions | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 8,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2022–23
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2028–29
General targeted recipient groups: Academia and public institutions; Not-for-profit organizations and charities
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Veterans Emergency Fund (voted)
Start Date: April 1, 2018
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018–19
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The purpose of the Veterans Emergency Fund (VEF) is to enable Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) to provide funds to assist Veterans and their families during times of crisis and when facing emergency financial situations which threaten their health and well-being. The objective is to provide prompt monetary assistance with the intent of resolving the immediate need. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are able to adapt, manage, and cope within post-service life.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Veterans Emergency Fund
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 1,700,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 1,700,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020–21
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025–26
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Veterans Independence Program (VIP) (voted)
Start Date: 1981
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2012–13
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Department’s Veterans Independence Program is a national home care program which assists eligible clients to remain independent in their own homes or communities by offering a variety of programs and services, including housekeeping; grounds maintenance; personal care; health & support services; ambulatory care; transportation; access to nutrition; and home adaptations. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans have a sense of purpose.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: Veterans Independence Program
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | – | – | – | – |
| Total Contributions | 62,900,000 | 70,292,000 | 70,802,000 | 74,315,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 62,900,000 | 70,292,000 | 70,802,000 | 74,315,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021–22
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2027–28
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Veterans Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment (statutory)
Start Date: 1970
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Statutory - Veterans’ Insurance Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2000–01
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: This fund was established by the Veterans' Insurance Act, to provide life insurance to contributing Veterans of the Second World War. The account is credited with premiums, and is charged with disbursements for death benefits and cash surrender values. The account is actuarially maintained and credited with actuarial liability adjustment during the year and charged to expenditures. The final date on which application for this insurance could have been received was October 31, 1968. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: War Veterans Allowance
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, sunsetting program
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not Applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable as it is a low dollar and low risk transfer payment
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: War Veterans Allowances and Civilian War Allowances (voted)
Start Date: Sept 1, 1980
End Date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) is a form of financial assistance available to eligible Veterans, qualified civilians and their survivors, dependants and orphans. In recognition of war service, qualified persons are provided with regular, monthly income to meet basic needs. WVA is based on income, domestic status and number of dependants. Recipients are paid at a single, married or orphan’s rate. Payments are indexed annually to the Consumer Price Index. Eligibility for WVA is determined by the wartime service of a Veteran or qualified civilian, age or health, income or residency. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Link to VAC’s Departmental Results (DR) and Program Inventory, and their expected results.
DR Veterans are physically and mentally well.
DR Veterans and their families are financially secure.
DR Veterans are satisfied with the services they receive.
Program: War Veterans Allowance
The Performance Indicators, Targets, Dates to Achieve Targets, and Results for the above noted Departmental Results and Programs can be found on GC InfoBase.
| Financial Information (dollars) | 2023–24 Forecast spending |
2024–25 Planned spending |
2025–26 Planned spending |
2026–27 Planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 2,745,750 | 2,548,000 | 2,264,000 | 2,490,000 |
| Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
| Total other types of transfer payments | – | – | – | – |
| Total Program | 2,745,750 | 2,548,000 | 2,264,000 | 2,490,000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2018–19
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable as it is a low dollar and low risk transfer payment
General targeted recipient groups: Individuals
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: VAC has and will continue to engage Veterans and their families, stakeholder organizations, and Canadians on the delivery of VAC’s services and programs. Opportunities for engagement with stakeholders will include a variety of approaches such as in-person and virtual roundtables, Ministerial Advisory Groups, forums, as well as Let’s Talk Veterans which is an on-line consultation and engagement platform to provide a wider range of stakeholders with an opportunity to express their views. VAC will also continue focused engagement and collaboration with equity-deserving Veterans such as presence at Indigenous events and, hosting an annual forum for Women Veterans and a forum for 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans. Communication activities will include proactive media outreach, promotion through social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), news releases, updated web content, My VAC Account messages, the Salute! newsletter, targeted stakeholder emails, and targeted advertising campaigns to ensure information is reaching all audiences.