Veterans Affairs Canada Rehabilitation Program

In recognition of service to their country, the Government of Canada made a commitment to Veterans and their families to provide services and benefits that focus on and respond to their needs.

In 2006, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) implemented the New Veterans Charter (NVC) as part of its promise to provide quality and caring services to Canada’s Veterans and their families. The Charter offers a suite of programs and services designed to support and encourage successful transition to civilian life. These services include: job placement assistance, rehabilitation services and vocational assistance, financial benefits and health benefits. The NVC programs and clients are supported by comprehensive case management.

What is Veterans Affairs Canada's Rehabilitation Program?

VAC’s Rehabilitation Program, a corner stone of the New Veterans Charter, is a key part in helping modern-day Veterans return to civilian life as quickly as possible by providing access to medical, psycho-social and vocational rehabilitation services.

The Rehabilitation Program can assist eligible modern-day Veterans and their families adjust to civilian life by offering services which limit or remove barriers and restore their ability to function in their home, community and/or workplace.

For modern-day Veterans, finding and keeping a meaningful job is one of the most important aspects of returning to civilian life. For this reason, vocational rehabilitation and vocational assistance services are offered to modern-day Veterans and in some cases, their spouses, common-law partners or survivors. 

How is CanVet VR Services involved?

CanVet VR Services has been contracted by VAC to provide vocational rehabilitation and vocational assistance services to help clients meet their vocational goals.