8.0 Veteran Emergency Fund (VEF)
The Veterans Emergency Fund provides funding to assist Veterans and their families during times of crisis and when facing emergency financial situations that threaten their health and well-being. Financial emergencies could include (but are not limited to) food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and expenses required to maintain safety and shelter.
Table 8.1 Veteran Emergency Fund (VEF): RecipientsFootnote 1Footnote 2 and Expenditures
| Veteran Emergency Fund Recipients & Expenditures | Actuals as of March 31, 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18Footnote 3 | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 2020–21 | 2021–22 | |
| Recipients | - | 686 | 865 | 620 | 585 |
| Expenditures (in $ millions) | - | $1.2 | $1.5 | $1.5 | $1.3 |
| Veteran Emergency Fund Expenditures | BudgetFootnote 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 | 2026–27 | |
| VEF Expenditures (in $ millions) | $1.0 | $1.0 | $1.0 | $1.0 | $1.0 |
Source: Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services Branch