Veterans IV
This is the fourth in my series on veterans and government programs. One of the changes that has come to veterans’ affairs over the last few years is an increased emphasis on career transition services and support for families. While older VAC programs concentrating on disability payments and pension awards have seen their funding increased, new programming has emphasized family and career. Vocational assistance, priority for civil service jobs, career counselling, and assistance with job searches have all been added to VAC programming over the last few years. The idea behind this broader programming has been to better prepare injured vets for their life outside of the Canadian forces. These vocational-oriented programs have also been combined with new supports for families, recognizing that families are an important part of any transition from the Canadian forces. Canada’s veterans’ charter recognizes the value of family and career.
I’m Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Humboldt and I’m working for you. For more information, check out my website at bradtrost.ca.