Abstract: The Canadian Veteran Health Survey (CVHS) is a new survey designed to measure the health and well-being of Veterans after their transition from military to civilian life. …
Abstract: Introduction: The 2023 Veterans’ Well-being Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is a tool to support the health and well-being of Canadian Veterans. It can be used …
Abstract: The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 2012 in order to improve mental health and …
Abstract: The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the …
Abstract: The VAC (Veterans Affairs Canada) Research Directorate was established in 2002 under the leadership of Dr. David Pedlar PhD, in response to a need for evidence to guide …
Abstract: In Canada, 14% of the estimated Veteran population are female. However, recent data on Veterans has not been examined by sex across service, demographic and well-being …
Abstract: Some occupations are unique to the military and therefore members who serve in these occupations could have poor post-military employment and earnings outcomes. This …
Abstract: This report focuses on a specific aspect of the Life After Service Studies survey. In general, persons who are neither employed or unemployed are considered “not in …
Abstract: The New Veterans Charter (NVC) was introduced in 2006. Previously, post-Korean War Veterans applied for compensation under the Pension Act introduced in 1919. The intent …
Abstract: A core responsibility of VAC is post-Confederation military commemoration. VAC ensures that Veterans and those who died in service are honoured and that Canadians …
Abstract: This document reports analysis of the mental health findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans. The goal was to produce a …
Abstract: Suicide in Canada’s Armed Forces Veteran population is tragic and a top public health concern for Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). Collaborative efforts by …