Viviane Lapointe
Viviane Lapointe
Member of Parliament for Sudbury
Supporting our Veterans
October 25, 2024

With Remembrance Day on November 11th approaching, we express our deepest gratitude to the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

It's essential that we continue supporting all Canadian veterans, honoring their service and committing to their well-being. This Remembrance Day, let’s reflect on their bravery and uphold their legacy.

Since 2015, our government has invested over $11.5 billion in support of Veterans. Last year, Veterans Affairs Canada allocated $321.1 million, with $156.7 million from Budget 2023, to further enhance services for Veterans.

List of Supports

 

Expanding telemedicine services for Veterans and their families: To ensure Veterans and their families have access to the care they deserve, Budget 2024 proposes $9.3 million over five years, starting in 2024-25, to extend and expand the Veteran Family Telemedicine Service pilot for another three years. This initiative will provide up to two years of telemedicine services to recent Veterans and their families.

Commemorating Canada’s Veterans: To commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of Canadian Veterans, Budget 2024 proposes $3.8 million over five years, starting in 2024-25, to support the Juno Beach Centre in preserving the legacy of the Canadians who served during the Second World War.

Budget 2024 also proposes $4 million in 2024-25 to commemorate significant Canadian military milestones, including the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, and the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Canadian peacekeeping mission in Cyprus.

 National Veterans Employment Strategy: Launched in 2024, the National Veterans Employment Strategy is a government initiative aimed at supporting veterans in transitioning from military service to civilian employment. The strategy focuses on helping veterans leverage the skills they developed during their military careers to succeed in civilian job markets. It includes various programs, resources, and partnerships to assist veterans in finding meaningful employment opportunities and connecting them with employers who value their experience and expertise.

Main Office - Sudbury (By Appointment Only)
93 Cedar Street: Suite 302
Sudbury, Ontario
P3E 1A7

Telephone:
705-673-7107

Fax:
705-673-0944
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Tue: 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Wed: 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Thu: 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Fri: 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sat: Closed | Fermé
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Hill Office
Confederation Building: Suite 361
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6

Telephone:
613-996-8962

Fax:
613-995-2569
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