Veterans Affairs Canada working with Veterans Ombudsman on improving benefits
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August 19, 2014 – Ottawa – Veterans Affairs Canada
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today welcomed the report on the New Veterans Charter Permanent Impairment Allowance (PIA) and PIA Supplement from the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman (OVO).
Minister Fantino thanked Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent for his work and for his commitment to helping Veterans.
This follows on a recently released report by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA). As requested by Minister Fantino, the Committee reviewed the New Veterans Charter late last year to identify any gaps that exist and to recommend improvements that could be made, focusing on the most seriously injured Veterans, the available support for families and the delivery of programs. The Government is currently examining the ACVA report that was received earlier this spring.
Ashlee Smith
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
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Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
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