Conclusion

This past year was crucial in advancing Seamless Canada’s mission to address relocation barriers for military families. The Terms of Reference outlines a robust governance framework to provide a deliberate and structured approach to support the Seamless Canada initiative. This in turn assists in keeping momentum and focus on finding innovative solutions to relocation challenges. The appointment of a provincial/territorial co-chair and the implementation of working groups has opened new avenues for provincial/territorial engagement, particularly in helping to address employment-related challenges.

Over the last year we have experienced overwhelmingly positive and sustained engagement and are delighted to continue this journey with provinces and territories. We are appreciative of their contributions to date. These advances have laid out a roadmap toward further successful cooperation with provincial/territorial partners, and potentially the private sector as well. While these complex challenges are governed by multiple jurisdictions and will take time to address, the Seamless Canada initiative will continue to advocate on behalf of military families.