Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement...
The federal government, in partnership with Canadian Forces Morale Welfare Services (CFMWS) continues to support the healthcare needs of Veterans and their families by extending and expanding access to the Veteran Family Telemedicine Service (VFTS).
Today, the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jill McKnight, visited Deltassit, a non-profit organization dedicated to the well being of the people of Delta, to highlight that the federal government will invest up to $120.2 million over the next two years to support the continued operations of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, as announced by the Honorable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, on January 16, 2026.
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will make an important announcement related to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
The Government of Canada remains steadfast in the unwavering commitment to honour and support our country’s Veterans, including those who have served during times of war, armed conflict and peace.
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, is pleased to re-appoint Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine to the role of Veterans Ombud.
Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement to mark Remembrance Day
Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence; the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, issued the following statement to mark Indigenous Veterans Day
Today marks the beginning of Veterans’ Week, a time for all Canadians to convey their gratitude to fallen and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police who served our country in uniform.
The Government of Canada recognizes those who have contributed to the well-being of Veterans and their families, and keeps the memory of their contributions, sacrifices and achievements alive.