The Governments of Canada, Prince Edward Island (PEI) and New Brunswick (NB) want to ensure the best possible mental health supports are available to Veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and their families.
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island will participate in the opening of the new Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Satellite Service Site in Stratford, Prince Edward Island.
An important chapter of the largest deployment of Canadian military personnel since the Second World War came to an end ten years ago this month. After the terrorist attacks in the United States by al-Qaeda on 11 September 2001, Canada pledged its full support and contributed forces to the international fight against terrorism initially as part of the United States led Operation Enduring Freedom.
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an important announcement regarding support to the Romeo Dallaire Institute through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.
On the morning of 1 July 1916, Allied troops began their advance toward German positions to open one of the First World War’s most significant campaigns, the Battle of the Somme.
In partnership with the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today announced a new rehabilitation services contract for Veterans and their families.