Ottawa — On behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George–Peace River, today announced that Veterans Affairs Canada has officially asked the Public Service Commission to explore options regarding the priority hiring in the public service of medically released personnel of the Canadian Forces (CF). This initiative will help Canada’s Veterans transition into a meaningful career as they move into civilian life.
“Veterans have so much to contribute after they leave the Canadian Forces and are eager to continue working in their communities,” said Minister Blaney. “This initiative can help Veterans successfully transition into public service careers as they begin the next phase of their lives.”
“Our Veterans want to contribute to their communities in positive ways,” said MP Zimmer. “This is yet another example of how our Government is helping Veterans in their transition from military life.”
The current Public Service Employment Regulations, which came into force in 2005, provide a priority entitlement to all medically released men and women in uniform for a period of two years post release.
“Members of the Air Force Association of Canada are encouraged with the work of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, especially the work that responds to the important needs pertaining to the hiring of Veterans in the public service,” said Dean Black, Executive Director of the Air Force Association of Canada.
The President of the Public Service Commission has confirmed that it will look into the options regarding the priority hiring in the Public Service of Canadian Forces members released or discharged for medical reasons as the Public Service Commission is responsible for administering and overseeing priority entitlements.
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