Operation Sacred Obligation – Phase I Recap. 1-Thank you for your service. 2- Black Ribbon Campaign. 2-Individual engagement - Contact your MP, speak to the Sacred Obligation we, as a nation proud and free, have to those who have provided our freedom. 3-Group engagement. Organize a small group of veterans/families and meet with your MP.

CVA Position Report - Harold Leduc - Veterans Review and Appeal Board 2nd Human Rights Commission Investigation and subsequent RCMP inquiry

How does the budget affect Veterans?

The situation in Mali is being discussed in Ottawa in reference to deployment of Canada's sons and daughters. This archive is designed to provide serving members, veterans and their families can keep abreast of the situation.

The Canadians Veterans Advocacy will be organizing a NATIONAL VIGIL in support of those wounded in Afghanistan yet who are subject to the grossly unfair legislation of the New Veterans Charter. We stand for the widows, the mothers, fathers, and children of the fallen and the wounded and we shall stand resolute until the One Veterans, One Standard priciples have been restored and Parliament honours the sacred obligation to those they send in Harm's Way.

The Canadians Veterans Advocacy has been organizing veterans rendezvous in Niagara Falls Ontario since conception. This year, we have a wonderful weekend planned for July 13-14, inclusive of a motorcycle poker run through the Niagara countryside, a great party/entertainment and on Sunday, a special memorial ride for those who have fallen in Afghanistan on Sunday Morning from Fort George in Niagara on the Lake to Fort Erie - Mather's Arch where a special memorial service will be held for Canadians and American servicemen and women who have paid the ultimate price for freedom in Afghanistan.

In addition to being a general law practice, Michel Drapeau Law Office provides a wide range of services focused on federal law with emphasis on Military Law, Freedom of Information (access) and Privacy Law, Wills and Estates Law and Human Rights Law. We stand by the highest standards and ethics of the legal profession. We have a commitment to fairness, and we have established a reputation of protecting our clients' interests forcefully and effectively, at a reasonable cost.

Veterans are encouraged to participate in the FREE program. Updated and new offers will be posted to this folder so that you might take advantage of the significant opportunities available

CNIB Vision Rehabilitation Programs and Services for Soldiers, Veterans and Families

www.canadianveteransadvocacy.com, the online home for the CVA.

Links to current news and veteran-related events.

EQUITAS is a national, non-partisan organization formed to support injured Canadian soldiers suffering life-long disabilities.

News only.

Canadian Military Memories

Veterans Emergency Transition Services

Many important documents, VAC-related policies, etc. can be found on the CVA's Scribd account.

Have artistic skills that might help our cause? We are completely volunteer based, any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Post Budget Operations

The Military Police Complaints Commission is a federal independent, quasi-judicial body, established by the Parliament of Canada.
La Commission est un organisme de surveillance civile fédéral, indépendant et quasi-judiciaire constitué par le Parlement canadien.

A introductory meeting between the the CVA Veterans Review and Appeal Board has been arranged for the 25th of January, 2012. Feel free to contribute your thoughts.

This board has been provided to inform veterans, community leaders, patriotic Canadians, politicians of all levels about the efforts we are making in order to draw attention to the wounded warriors living within our communities and prepare for hundreds of seriously injured/wounded serving members as they are released medically as a consequence of not being able to pass the Universality of Standards fitness test. We seek to create an environment across the nation inclusive of all levels of government, and possessive of the social health and educational and employment security these men and women and their families deserve.

Please join with the Canadian Veterans Advocacy as we fight to ensure that the FOUR HUNDRED PLUS World War 2 and Korean era residents of of St Anne's are provided federal safeguards ensuring the same quality of care, as established by the standard of excellence award VAC has earned, once the hospital is converted to a Long term Care facility by the province of Quebec.

This site is dedicated to Canada's Sons and Daughters, the veterans who have served this nation with honour, distinction and great courage. Sadly, many veterans are suffering hardships imposed by the New Veterans Charter and the Conservative Government's inaction on very serious issues.

The Canadian Veterans Advocacy is sponsoring a nation wide penny drive between now and July 9th is order to financially support homeless veterans shelters in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Montreal, Quebec.

Bill C-55

Canadian Veterans News Letter/Video

These are the faces of those who answered the patriot's call

How do I post a new topic or response and other things?

Privacy is not simply an individual right or civil liberty; it is a vital component of the social contract between Canadians and their government. Without privacy, without protective boundaries between government and citizens, trust begins to erode.

National Defense - Défense nationale

Moderator: One Veteran One Standard

Project Afghan Hero

Canadian Force Operations

Section devoted to issues relating to providing information related to Veterans Affairs Canada. Definition of a veteran: Whether active duty, retired, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his/her life, signed a blank check made payable to "The People of Canada", for an amount "up to and including my life."

The Veterans Transition Program (VTP) is a group- based residential program where soldiers help soldiers transition to civilian life, offered by the Veterans Transition Network (VTN). The program is made possible through a partnership between the University of British Columbia, True Patriot Love and the Nova Scotia / Nunavut Command of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Medical - Médicale

Information provided by Ombudsman Parent

Equitas - constitutional challenge

Depleted Uranium

Quotation of the Day - Citation du jour

Dr. Antoon A. Leenaars is a clinical and forensic psychologist

A variety of published works in reference to veterans advocacy

Sylvain is an active advocate for the reserves, while serving and under VAC?s umbrella. He seeks justice and equal rights on every level. One Veteran - One Standard. The Canadian Forces cannot have one standard for all military members when it comes to risking your life but different standards of care for those that are injured serving their country.

Ken is an active advocate with experience in the Agent Orange quest for justice.

Sean Bruyea - Parliamentary and senate appearances.

Collection of works and presentations by Canadian veterans advocates

The Canadians Veterans Advocacy's primary responsibility to our troops, those to whom we have passed the torch, is to have this discriminative Lump Sum policy repealed and the life time obligation to which Parliament is indebted restored. Our Afghanistan veterans are sustaining terrible injuries, a mere 276 K for a seriously injured veteran is obscenely cheap compared to the compensation provided prior to 2006 when Parliament HONOURED its Sacred responsibility to Canada's sons and daughters after they suffered the consequences of war on Canada's behalf.

I have read that 98 percent of those contaminated by AO were deliberately excluded from the Conservatives governments settlement. One again, veterans and their families have been abandoned to a variety of fatal diseases... so the government can save money? Shame! It is time for the Harper Government to except the Sacred obligation it is obliged to provi8de those who they have sent to war and peace, not ignore their suffering.

Were you in Suffield when experimentation was occuring? Were you exposed to a variety of chemical weapons, guinea pigs for experimentation in the fifties and sixties? Are you sick? Has Veterans Affairs Canada been of assistance? Do you need help?

It is our objective to ensure that VAC has the appropriate PTSD resources to effectively respond to the growing need for comprehensive care for our Afghanistan veterans and those of the peacekeeping era who experience the horrors of former Yugoslavia

The CVA believes that the families of those who have fallen have suffered enough and that all pensions related to the combat death of their loved ones should be tax free.

The Canadian Veterans Advocacy firmly believes that all veterans must be compensated with the same degree of moral and financial compensation and respect, something, as highlighted by the case of Cape Breton Police Officer and veteran Mel Birmingham, it is not. All veterans who have served abroad are equal, let us support these men and women with equal determination

When in the opposition, Prime Minister Harper promised that all veterans affected by the deadly defoliant would receive compassionate care and compensation. Instead, he provided compensation for those serving in Gagetown for a mere SEVEN DAYS between 1966-67. Time for the PM to honour his promise, yes?

Many of our Korean veterans are suffering from a variety of maladies due to their service in Korea over half a decade ago. As they grow older, let us ensure that they are treated with dignity and receive the assistance they require.

Fire at sea, thick clouds of toxic smoke, asbestos and terror. many have become ill from exposure to carcinogenic elements and psychological issues. Let us unite to champion the well being of these valiant sailors.

Since the Canadian Army Veteran (CAV) Motorcycle Units were started in 2003, they have assisted, and continue to assist, numerous charities in achieving their monetary goals. Charity Event Riding and Community Support Events are an integral part of many of our members CAV/VAC Adventure-No one 'Has' to participate in these as members but there are always those willing to assist International, National and local charities. There are certain charities such as ICROSS and the Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care that the CAV/VAC supports directly with all the monies raised going directly to these charities. The CAV/VAC also assists other events such as the Red Ride and Ride for Dad by providing volunteers and participating in the rides. The CAV/VAC will continue to support charities and fund raisers and all members are to be congratulated for the continued support that they offer.

Project Base Line is a library anyone can use from the comfort of their own home. It is meant to enrich the learning environment that is separate from traditional talk site approaches. Its design is safe so that people can be detached from all the clutter of others' suggestions, which can leave people more confused than they were in the first place. Many organizations offer transferable information that assists families and sufferers within any scope or topic of the mind. PBL contains organizations, workbooks, books, websites and free online courses facilitated by reputable universities. New folders of interest will be added during the course of my studies as a graduate student with the University of Liverpool. This international research institution ranks in the top 1% in the World. Such information will be able to assist both clinicians and individuals seeking treatment options, answers or perhaps reassurance.

This blog is dedicated to Canada’s homecoming vets and their families.

As Canadians, we have chosen to have a national Police Force and Military. As Canadians, we are responsible for the treatment of those who have served our request. Our Duty is an organization dedicated to ensuring that the veterans of our Forces receive what they have earned: pensions and benefits. We have required their service and sacrifice. We owe them for their dedication.

More than 4,200 medically released disabled veterans have had their long term disability income replacement payments (known as SISIP) reduced by the value of their pain and suffering disability pension.

We are a group primarily of WW11 Veterans and we were members of the South Pickering Seniors’ Club and wrote our first book entitled "Freedom".

Can you help build a bike for a vet?

Vision Provide quality, affordable team building and leadership activities in an educational environment that challenge individuals physically and mentally in order to develop problem solving and social skills that last a life time. Mission Provide affordable quality programming that challenges and educates youth, local businesses and institutions while expanding the awareness and sacrifice made by Canadian Peacekeepers.

Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces

Ministre de la Defense nationale et les Forces canadiennes

Canada.Com - Canadian forces

The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies

Military Technologies News

theGuardian UK Military News

Defence Watch

North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO News
L'Organisation du Traité de l'Atlantique Nord (OTAN)

ISAF Press Releases

Keeping Canadians informed on the progress of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan is a key priority for the Government of Canada.

World Wide Military News

Defense News by DefenceTalk

DefenceTalk

Information on what is occurring and the Canadian Veterans Advocacy's efforts on two fronts, first, to restore the sacred obligation to our veterans and their families, an obligation abandoned in 2006 and to prevent the Harper Government from eliminating from VAC's under resourced, undermanned operating budget from ONE HALF BILLION dollars!

This board will provide veterans advocates and patriots the opportunity to participate in CVA operations as we fight to have this ludicrous proposal excluded from this years deficit orientated budgetary cuts, cuts which, when added to the 226 cut already proposed equated to over a half BILLION DOLLARS! The situation is serious, veterans need your help! Step UP!

2nd Annual Canadian Veterans National Rendezvous - July 7, 2012, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

The first Canadian Veterans Rendezvous will be occurring in Niagara Falls this summer. Now is the time to plan a little family vacation or call your buddys and plan a reunion. Special packages will be available.

The Canadian Veterans Advocacy looks forward to welcoming you to Niagara-on-the-Lake to celebrate our Second Annual Canadian Veterans National Rendezvous.