Survey on Transition to Civilian Life: Report on Regular Force Veterans

Abstract: Military to civilian transition is an important but poorly researched event in the life course of military Veterans. In this report, Veterans are former Canadian Forces personnel who have released from the military, regardless of length of service. Veterans experiencing difficulties with re-establishment can be provided assistance through Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) programs. Previous population health data for CF Veterans receiving benefits from VAC was becoming dated, and Veterans not receiving benefits from VAC had never been surveyed comprehensively. A more complete evidence base is needed to meet modern re-establishment needs of Veterans, including evaluation of the New Veterans Charter (NVC) programs initiated in 2006, and other programs established by VAC and the Department of National Defence/Canadian Force (DND/CF).