- Reaction score
- 2,636
- Points
- 1,260
From the executive summary of the full report (50 page PDF):
A bit more summarized in the attached news release.
.... Overall, we found that VAC and the NVC serve the majority of CF personnel and veterans well. However, we found that there are four issues that impact a nd affect the implementation of the NVC.
First is the absence of a clear, universally agreed ‘social contract’ between the people of Canada, represented by their government, on one hand, and CF members and veterans on the other. We feel that the existing Veterans Bill of Rights does not fully achieve this end. In the absence of such a social contract, or even any substantive debate, disagreements and misunderstandings abound.
Second, the NVC should embody the vision of a meaningful relationship between the people of Canada and CF members and veterans, along with their families.
Third, veteran transition to civilian life would benefit from a better understanding of whole
- of - government obligations to the care and compensation of CF personnel and veterans injured in the course of their service to Canada.
Fourth, there should be clear and effective communication between VAC and serving CF members.
While there may be some difficulty with the quality of VAC outreach initiatives, there is at least an equal onus that must fall on the CF chain of command at all levels, to become more engaged in ensuring serving personnel are fully aware of VAC programs and how to access them ....
A bit more summarized in the attached news release.