- New Veterans Charter
- The proposed New Veterans Charter is the result of the continuing effort by Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence (DND) to work together to provide CF members with an improved quality of life.
» Last Modified: 2006-3-1
- Veterans' Week 2005
- Each year, Canada marks Veterans' Week from November 5 to 11. This particular year is special because the Government of Canada has declared 2005 the Year of the Veteran. As a highlight of 2005 the Year of the Veteran, Veterans' Week will be a time to honour, celebrate, remember and thank all those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace, and to teach our youth about remembrance.
» Last Modified: 2005-11-7
- Agent Orange
- In June 1966 and June 1967, aerial test sprays were conducted at CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick. These sprays contained various herbicides including the substance known as Agent Orange. All current and former Canadian Forces members who think they may have a medical disability that is related to these test sprays or other military service should contact Veterans Affairs Canada at 1- 866 522-2122 (English) or 1-866-522-2022 (French) to make a disability pension application.
» Last Modified: 2005-10-17
- Chemical Warfare Agent Testing Recognition Program
- On February 19, 2004, the Honourable David Pratt, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced a $50-million recognition program for Canadian veterans involved in chemical-warfare agent experiments between the 1940s and the 1970s.
» Last Modified: 2005-4-28
- Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation
- Since serving in uniform, many of Canada's Veterans have continued to provide outstanding service to their country, their communities, and their fellow Veterans. To formally recognize those contributions, the Governor General has authorized the creation of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation.
» Last Modified: 2005-2-2
