September 2022

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In this edition:

News 

• Deadline for filing a claim for compensation for groundwater contamination in Shannon, Quebec is 15 January 2023

Programs and services

• New podcast for Veterans on chronic pain management
  The Most Painful Podcast explores topics relevant to Veterans, their families, caregivers, researchers and clinicians.
• Supports for those affected by Military Sexual Misconduct
  Resources are available for Veterans who experienced sexual misconduct during service.
• World Suicide Prevention Day: 10 September 2022
  No matter what you’re facing, please know that you are never alone.
• Understanding, preventing and intervening in suicide
  Resources from LifeSpeak about suicide prevention and mental health.
• PASS: connect with other Veterans and stay active
  The Purpose After Service through Sport (PASS) program brings together men who are Veterans and currently serving members of the Canadian military.

Veterans’ stories

• Veteran story: John Scott was not made for retirement
  A police and peacekeeping career took John Scott around the world.
• John O’Neill’s Veteran story
  His service record is a roadmap of places where Canadian service men and women have made a real difference over the past two decades.

Commemoration

• Canada remembers the women who served in the Battle of the Atlantic
  Elsa Lessard intercepted secret radio messages from German U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic.
• Lt. John Counsell: a hero during and after service
  Lieutenant John Counsell has changed the lives of many.
• Remembering the Dieppe Raid: a photo essay
  The anniversary of the Dieppe Raid reminds us of the of peace and freedom.
• Veterans’ Week learning resources reach classrooms
  These materials help students take an active role in remembrance.
• Commemoration calendar

Engagement

• Run, walk or roll in the Canada Army Run
  Take part in person in Ottawa, or in virtual events from coast to coast to coast.
• 2021 Census: Canadian military experience
  A clearer picture of Canadian Veterans has already begun to emerge.
• Share your story about life after service
  A research team from the University of British Columbia is looking for Veterans to share their transition story.

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Sincerely,

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach Team

Veterans Affairs Canada