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Veterans Ombudsman to Hold Public Meeting with Veterans in Timmins
Ottawa, ON – Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, will travel to Timmins to host a town hall session for Veterans, RCMP members, military members, families and other interested parties.
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Veterans Ombudsman to Hold Public Meeting with Veterans in Sudbury
Ottawa, ON – Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, will travel to Sudbury to host a town hall session for Veterans, RCMP members, military members, families and other interested parties.
News Release
Veterans Ombudsman Says Rules Used by Veterans Affairs Canada to Determine Eligibility for the Agent Orange Ex Gratia Payment Are Unfair
Ottawa, ON – Today, Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent renewed his call to Veterans Affairs Canada to grant Agent Orange ex gratia payment claims that are being denied to eligible claimants.
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Veterans Ombudsman calls on Veterans Affairs Canada to improve Veterans Funeral and Burial Program
Ottawa, ON – Today, Guy Parent, Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman, renewed his call on Veterans Affairs Canada to implement changes to the Veterans’ Funeral and Burial Program.
Annual Report 2010-2011
One Veteran: A Matter of Fairness
November 17, 2011 - Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, tabled the 2010-2011 Annual Report for the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman, One Veteran: A Matter of Fairness. The report provides an overview of our operations and activities from April 1, 2010, to March 31, 2011, as well as our priorities for the current year.
An Open Letter to Canadians from the Veterans Ombudsman
Ottawa - November 9, 2011
As Canadians we enjoy many freedoms. Freedom of conscience, freedom of belief, freedom of association, freedom of mobility. These are the freedoms—and indeed, the rights—we enjoy in Canada.
Veterans' Week 2011
Ottawa – November 4, 2011
From November 5 to 11, Canadians from across the country will join together to pay tribute to Canada's Veterans of today and yesterday, and to honour the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our values and way of life.
Quebec and Maritime Outreach Tour
Ottawa - October 27, 2011
The fall 2011 outreach tour has come to an end. It was, to my mind, a great success!
News Release
Veterans Ombudsman Responds to Amendments to Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Regulations
Ottawa, ON – Today, Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, issued the following statement in response to the announced amendments to the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Regulations:
Blog: Bittersweet News for Veterans
October 6, 2011 - Ottawa
Earlier today, the Minister of Veterans Affairs announced that the amendments to the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Regulations are now in effect.
Summer 2011 Activities
Over the past several months, the Veterans Ombudsman has attended numerous events.
Reaching Out – Fall 2011
Ottawa - September 14, 2011
As summer comes to a close, my team and I have put the finishing touches on my fall 2011 outreach tour.
An Area of Major Dissatisfaction
Ottawa - September 14, 2011
Last year almost 8 percent of our total complaints, 137 of 1823 cases, were on the decisions arising from the Veterans Review and Appeal Board.
Merchant Navy Veterans Day
Ottawa - September 2, 2011
Canada's Merchant Navy was vital during the Second World War, and its ships transported desperately needed equipment, fuel, supplies and personnel to aid Allied efforts in Europe and around the world. Merchant mariners were again called into service during the Korean War from 1950-1953.
All for one and one for all!
Ottawa - August 23, 2011
When I left the Forces in 2002, I was looking to join a Veterans organization so that I could continue experiencing the camaraderie that is so strong in the military culture and to have the feeling that I belonged to an organization that cared.
Veterans Ombudsman Advisory Committee
Ottawa - August 15, 2011
As regular readers of this blog know, we recently solicited nominations to the Veterans Ombudsman Advisory Committee. We received over two dozen nominations from all over the country and across the Veterans’ community.
August 8 Deadline for Input on Proposed Changes to New Veterans Charter Regulations
Ottawa - July 29, 2011
Today, I submitted the Office's response to the regulatory changes being proposed by Veterans Affairs Canada with respect to the Canadian Forces and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Regulations.
Activity Report
Ottawa - July 16, 2011
Since I became Veterans Ombudsman, much has happened to put everything in place to help us better meet our objectives and the needs of Veterans and their families.
Colonel Belcher Facility in Calgary
Ottawa - July 12, 2011
Last week, media outlets reported that dozens of elderly residents at Calgary’s Colonel Belcher facility, including many Veterans, will have to find new accommodations as a result of the termination of the Carewest Designated Assisted Living program.
National Aboriginal Day
Ottawa - June 21, 2011
Today marks National Aboriginal Day, when we celebrate the history and contributions of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. There is arguably no greater contribution than service to your country, so it is fitting that today we honour Canadian Aboriginal Veterans who gave their lives for their country in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, and the thousands of First Nations, Inuit and Métis who served and continue to serve in uniform for Canada.
Hunger Strike in Charlottetown
June 9, 2011
Many of you have expressed concern that the Ombudsman’s Office has been silent about Mr. Fabien Melanson’s hunger strike in Charlottetown. Please do not interpret our silence to mean that we are not fully engaged.
Guy Parent Speaks to Municipal Leaders - Annual Conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
June 4, 2011
First of all, I would like to thank Mayor Diodati, for his very kind introduction and for his support of the upcoming 1st Canadian Veterans National Rendezvous. This is shaping up to be a great event and Mayor Diodati and the City of Niagara Falls are helping to make it possible.
New Blog Post: Bill C-55 and the Importance of the Review Clause
30 March 2011
Read the Veterans Ombudsman’s blog on why he views the passage of Bill C-55, the Enhanced New Veterans Charter Act, as a step in the right direction.
Bill C-55, Veterans Ombudsman’s Speaking Notes, The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence
25 March 2011
Guy Parent, Veterans Ombudsman, appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in regards to Bill C-55.
Speaking Notes: Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs
7 March 2011 Guy Parent, Veterans Ombudsman, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs on Monday, February 7, 2011 in regards to combat stress and its consequences on the mental health of veterans and their family.
Speaking Notes: Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs
8 March 2011
Guy Parent, Veterans Ombudsman, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in regards to Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act and the Pension Act.
New Blog Post: One Veteran
21 January 2011
Guy has written a new blog on his plans and priorities for the New Year. In 2011, he will continue to push the momentum forward on Veterans’ issues by shining spotlights on unfair practices and making realistic recommendations for change.
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