The issuance of the National Veterans Identification Card to serving members of the Canadian Forces and the RCMP at the time of their release would complete their transition to civilian life in a formal and meaningful way by providing them with a tangible symbol of valued membership and recognition as Veterans.
We want all involved parties to expedite the process of approval, implementation, and distribution of the National Veterans Identification Card.
There are nearly 750,000 Canadian Forces and RCMP Veterans.
Veterans Affairs Canada has overall responsibility for Canada’s nearly 750,000 Veterans, including the provision of health treatment and financial benefits to ill and injured Veterans and assistance with their transition to civilian life. The Veterans Ombudsman has long-standing concerns about the Department’s ability to reach out to, and maintain contact with the larger group of Veterans, other than those who are already its clients.
The Veterans Ombudsman proposes the issuance of a National Veterans Identification Card as a means of facilitating the Department’s efforts to establish contact and proactively communicate with Veterans. The requirement to renew the card on a periodic basis would enable Veterans Affairs Canada to maintain contact with Veterans and inform them of changes to programs and services. It would also facilitate the assessment of new service needs and planning for future resource allocations.
Meeting the requirements of an official government-issued identification document and
employing modern technology, the National Veterans Identification Card could also be
personalized to specify the bearer’s eligibilities to benefits provided by the Department and
other organizations and programs, such as the Canadian Forces Appreciation Program.
You may review the entire letter from the Veterans Ombudsmen here http://www.ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca/eng/reports/re...
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A National Veterans ID card is needed. The CFone card now being provided is an insult to all Veterans. I'm ashamed of the Government for even suggesting such a proposal, let alone implementing it.
More needs to be done for veterans. I appreciate all their sacrifice. Lets make thier lives easier. May they not have to suffer like my late Dad who passed away. I miss him and want to continue honoring my Dad.
I agree
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I have been asking for a veterans ID card for years with no success. This is GOOD
I support the issuing of photo ID cards to the people who've served in the CAF and who were honourably discharged.
I have a CF One card, however, I agree. It would be nice to have something more impressive. Keep me posted
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The issuance of the National Veterans Identification Card to serving members of the Canadian Forces and the RCMP at the time of their release would complete their transition to civilian life in a formal and meaningful way by providing them with a tangible symbol of valued membership and recognition as Veterans.
We want all involved parties to expedite the process of approval, implementation, and distribution of the National Veterans Identification Card.
There are nearly 750,000 Canadian Forces and RCMP Veterans.
Veterans Affairs Canada has overall responsibility for Canada’s nearly 750,000 Veterans, including the provision of health treatment and financial benefits to ill and injured Veterans and assistance with their transition to civilian life. The Veterans Ombudsman has long-standing concerns about the Department’s ability to reach out to, and maintain contact with the larger group of Veterans, other than those who are already its clients.
The Veterans Ombudsman proposes the issuance of a National Veterans Identification Card as a means of facilitating the Department’s efforts to establish contact and proactively communicate with Veterans. The requirement to renew the card on a periodic basis would enable Veterans Affairs Canada to maintain contact with Veterans and inform them of changes to programs and services. It would also facilitate the assessment of new service needs and planning for future resource allocations.
Meeting the requirements of an official government-issued identification document and
employing modern technology, the National Veterans Identification Card could also be
personalized to specify the bearer’s eligibilities to benefits provided by the Department and
other organizations and programs, such as the Canadian Forces Appreciation Program.
You may review the entire letter from the Veterans Ombudsmen here http://www.ombudsman-veterans.gc.ca/eng/reports/re...
15 Comments
As a RCAF veteran support the issuing of photo ID cards to the people who've served in the CAF and who were honourably discharged.
A National Veterans ID card is needed. The CFone card now being provided is an insult to all Veterans. I'm ashamed of the Government for even suggesting such a proposal, let alone implementing it.
More needs to be done for veterans. I appreciate all their sacrifice. Lets make thier lives easier. May they not have to suffer like my late Dad who passed away. I miss him and want to continue honoring my Dad.
I agree
aaa
I have been asking for a veterans ID card for years with no success. This is GOOD
I support the issuing of photo ID cards to the people who've served in the CAF and who were honourably discharged.
I have a CF One card, however, I agree. It would be nice to have something more impressive. Keep me posted
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As a RCAF veteran support the issuing of photo ID cards to the people who've served in the CAF and who were honourably discharged.