Veterans Affairs Canada opens a new service location in Saguenay
News Release
Government continues commitment
to ensure Veterans and their families receive support they need.
The new service
location will provide increased support to Veterans and their families in the
Saguenay area. Up to ten staff will serve approximately 1465 Veterans and their
families from the new location. Employees at the new location will answer
questions about VAC services and benefits; arrange pension medical
examinations; and assist Veterans in completing and submitting applications and
receipts. Case-managed Veterans will also be able to meet with their case
manager.
Quotes
“Being able to speak with someone face-to-face is important for many Veterans and their families. Opening this new service location further illustrates our Government’s commitment to provide better services and benefits. While not part of the nine offices we reopened since 2016, this new service location addresses a recognized need for additional support in the Saguenay region. Veterans have selflessly answered the call to serve our country, and now we are answering their call by enhancing financial benefits, restoring and expanding access to critical services, and hiring more frontline staff.”
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
Quick Facts
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As of October 2017, Veterans Affairs Canada has hired more than 420 new frontline staff to help ensure that Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP personnel, and their families are provided with the best possible services in their own communities.
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As of October 2017, Veterans Affairs Canada has hired more than 420 new frontline staff to help ensure that Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP personnel, and their families are provided with the best possible services in their own communities.
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Contacts
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
vac.media-medias.acc@vac-acc.gc.ca
Alex Wellstead
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649
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