관리자News Release
June 1, 2009Government Introduces Changes to Legislation to Extend Benefits to Allied Veterans and their Families
Ottawa, ON — The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, introduced Legislation today to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act to extend benefits to Allied Veterans and their family members."Our Government made a promise to support Allied Veterans living in Canada by extending benefits that were removed in 1995. We are proud to be keeping that promise today by amending this legislation," said Minister Thompson. "Our Government has made major improvements to programs, services and benefits for Veterans and their families since 2006. With this new legislation, we are building on our commitment-by giving Allied Veterans more choice, more options, and more hope of living out their lives with respect, comfort, dignity and honour."
Under the proposed legislation, Allied Veterans of the Second World War, who live in Canada and have for at least ten years, will have access to War Veterans Allowance and associated assistance and health benefits. Eligibility will also be expanded to include those who fought for Allied Forces in the Korean War. Family members may also receive benefits. These changes, when enacted, will allow payment of benefits retroactive to October 14, 2008—the day this Government was given a new mandate to act on its pledge to Allied Veterans.
"We want to extend these benefits as soon as possible," added Minister Thompson. "That's why eligible Allied Veterans and their family members may receive payment for benefits back to October 14, 2008."
An Allied Veteran is a Veteran who served with the forces of any nation allied with Canada during the First World War, Second World War or the Korean War.
The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, has introduced Legislation to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act to extend benefits to Allied Veterans and their family members. From left
to right: the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, past president of the Korean Veterans Association of Canada, Jinsoo Lee, president of the Korean Veterans Association of Canada, Jongkook Park, Hoojung Jones, Minister Thompson and Member of Parliament David Sweet.
