Great conversations this week at @CIMVHR! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to talk about Veterans’ health, research, and fairness in service delivery.

We’re at #CIMVHRForum today! Drop by our booth to learn how the Veterans Ombud reviews complaints, investigates systemic issues & pushes for fairness in programs & services for Veterans & families. Come say hi! https://t.co/s6t67zvzOw

Such a pleasure to be invited to present about our work to the RCMP Veterans Association Central Canada Support & Advocacy & Veterans Homelessness Workshop in Bells Corners yesterday. Thank you all so much for what you do for your Veterans and their families. The need is great.

When a Veteran���s request for a glucose monitoring device was denied, he turned to our office for help. With additional medical evidence and our support, his claim was reconsidered - and approved. Read the full story: https://t.co/e6BGMscDQX

What is our mandate? • Review complaints related to VAC benefits and services • Investigate systemic issues • Provide info & referrals All done independently & impartially — to ensure fairness for Veterans & families. Have a complaint or question? https://t.co/2gnb5HZ5Qe

To all Veterans, their families, and friends, we wish you a safe and restful Thanksgiving. May this day bring moments of connection, gratitude, and comfort with those you hold dear.

Huge thanks to RCL BC/Yukon Command President Bob Underhill and Zone Commander Bev Croft for their kind invitation to hold a Town Hall at Lynn Valley Branch 116 last night. We were blown away by the hospitality and warm welcome!

Thank you Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 for the invitation - great to meet you and thanks so much for your hospitality!

Oct 10 is #WorldMentalHealthDay. This year’s theme is Access to services in catastrophes & emergencies. Our review on mental health treatment benefits for families found gaps in access & made recommendations to strengthen supports. Read more: https://t.co/IOlKC9DJ4w

Oct 9 is #OmbudsDay. Independent, impartial & confidential — Ombuds offices empower voices, resolve challenges & build trust. At our office, these principles guide how we work for Veterans and families every day. https://t.co/11ob2QWcoa

Town Hall Meetings with the Veterans Ombud in Whitehorse and North Vancouver this week! Veterans, serving CAF and RCMP members, survivors, family and friends are invited to attend. Dates, times, and locations are listed in the image below.

Today, we acknowledge the children who never returned, Survivors, and their families. We recognize the impacts of residential schools and the resilience of Indigenous communities.

Police and peace officers are on the front lines every day to serve our communities. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. #PoliceMemorial

It’s #GenderEqualityWeek in Canada. At the OVO, we stand for fairness, dignity & equitable access to benefits for all Veterans and their families.

85 years ago, Canadian aircrew helped turn the tide in the Battle of Britain. Their legacy endures.

Thank you everyone who came to Branch 138 (Ashby) in Sydney, NS, yesterday evening. Such a pleasure to meet several Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command Legion leaders. Thank you always to the Veterans and families who shared their concerns with us.

It was a pleasure meeting CPO2 Shawn Beaulieu (Ret’d) of Valour Woodworks during my visits in Nova Scotia yesterday. We wish you every success.

A lively discussion at our Town Hall at Spryfield Branch 152 (Halifax) last evening.

Excellent visit with Halifax and Region MFRC - thank you for all that you do for families! Names left to right: Bridget Ebsary, Chantal Davies, Kara MacNeil, Nishika Jardine, Nancy Bélanger.

Today in Sydney! The third Town Hall with the Veterans Ombud is underway in Nova Scotia. Veterans, CAF & RCMP members, survivors, families & friends—join us to connect and learn about support.