This report provides an overview of the structure, operations, and progress of the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman in the first year of existence.
Canadians take pride in their country's reputation as a caring and peace-loving nation. They recognize the role our Veterans played in establishing that reputation and continue to play in reinforcing that reputation to this day. Collectively the citizens of Canada acknowledge the debt of gratitude that Veterans and their families are owed, and maintain a strong feeling of obligation to repay that debt. The Office of the Veterans Ombudsman derives its legitimacy from that national sense of commitment and a lingering perception in some quarters that our Veteran community is not always treated with the fairness it deserves. Read more »