Articles for Veterans and families

Hometown service part 3: Oshawa

War at home and abroad has shaped the face of Canada. Cities grew and changed under the influence of far-off global conflicts. Oshawa—today a city of 170,000 nestled above Lake Ontario—is one example.

Hometown service part 2: Montreal

Canada’s wartime efforts have not only helped protect peace and freedom at home and abroad, but also shaped our nation economically and historically.

Hometown service part 1: Halifax

In this multi-part series, we examine how life and work changed for three cities in Canada. First up: Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Speeding up Disability Applications: Veteran Benefit Teams

As part of our mission to reduce wait times for disability applications, we launched Veteran Benefit Teams (VBTs) in June 2020 after a successful pilot program.

The HOPE program

“The gifts offered through the HOPE peer support program have enabled me to personally experience the healing and normalization of traumatic grief. I am honoured to now be able to return the contribution in kind with the same caring and empathy.”

Easing the Transition for RCMP

Graeme Shaw knows what transitioning RCMP members need, because a very short time ago, he was one.

Updating Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance

Cutting-edge rehabilitation services tailored to individual needs.

Veteran story: Christopher Banks

Sergeant (Retired) Christopher William Banks knows how it feels to walk through a mall and see other shoppers as a potential threat to your life.

Sgt. (Ret'd) Julianno Scaglione, CD

The son of two military parents, Julianno Scaglione wanted to join the Army even as a child. But more than that, his lifelong desire has been to serve his community and help other people. This desire guided him throughout his military career and to this day, in his life after service.

Change in the culture

Kristin Topping Veteran story

He proudly served – and still protects

After retiring from a 36-year military career, working with the Corps of Commissionaires and beating cancer, (Ret) Lt. Colonel James Ostler is ready to slow things down – to a turtle’s pace.

Getting out of the hurt locker

Former RCMP member helps colleagues get help for PTSD

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