Results at a glance
For more information on the department’s plans, priorities and results achieved, see the Results: what we achieved section of this report.
Results at a glance – Text
Results highlights
- Reopened VAC offices across the country to improve services for Veterans and their families where they live
- Increased the disability award and death benefit to $360,000 to compensate for the non-economic impacts of service-related injury
- Began implementation of a new model for decision making to ensure Veterans receive more timely decisions
- Increased Earnings Loss Benefits to 90% of Veterans' pre-release income
- Commemorated the centennial of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel in Canada and France
- Received approval in Budget 2017 to create a centre of excellence in PTSD and other mental health conditions.
What funds were used?
$3,770 M... more than 90% of which is payments to Veterans, their families, and other program recipients.
Who was involved?
2,636 Full-time equivalents (FTEs)... including many new hires, most of whom provide direct service to Veterans and their families.
For more information on the department’s plans, priorities and results achieved, see the Results: what we achieved section of this report.