Military service can affect the psychological health and well-being of ex-service members and their families. Most research prioritizes active duty families or Veterans, with spouses/intimate partners and adult children of …
The Veteran Research Committee hosts regular teleconferences and forums to discuss key topics surrounding veterans and military to civilian transition. Details of these events will appear on the Hub’s calendar. …
Since it was first introduced in 2006, the New Veterans Charter (NVC) disability and financial benefits have been under great scrutiny. In response to concerns about the adequacy of these …
Compensating for permanent losses: Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Read More »
The aim of the 2006 New Veterans Charter (NVC) was to improve the well-being of Veterans and modernize compensation. The purpose of this paper is to review the evidence since …
Rapid Review of the Literature Since the 2006 New Veterans Charter Read More »
This study adds to the literature on male/ female differences by focusing on the transition from military to civilian life in the context of the Canadian Armed Forces. The following …
This report focuses on a specific aspect of the Life After Service Studies survey. In general, persons who are neither employed or unemployed are considered “not in the labour force.” This …
This report is part of the Life After Service Studies survey. Currently, the income study portion of the Life After Service Studies (LASS) follows the incomes of Veterans one year prior …
Income Recovery after Participation in the Rehabilitation Program Read More »
The VAC Rehabilitation Program includes case management, assessments, case plans, vocational assessments and plans as well as reimbursement for rehabilitation services and benefits. The program logic model’s immediate outcomes relate …
Monitoring Rehabilitation Program Outcomes using the Life After Service Studies Read More »
This research is part of a larger initiative known as the Canadian Forces Cancer and Mortality Study (CF CAMS), which was initiated to examine mortality and the development of cancer …
Canadian Forces Cancer and Mortality Study: Causes of Death Read More »
A core responsibility of VAC is post-Confederation military commemoration. VAC ensures that Veterans and those who died in service are honoured and that Canadians remember and appreciate Veterans and those …
Attitudes Towards Remembrance and Veterans’ Week 2017 Survey of Canadians Read More »
This study compared income replacement rates, and in particular labour market earnings, to examine economic loss, of veterans in receipt of VAC disability benefits, by disability rating to those without …
Economic Loss: Is it related to age or disability rating? Read More »
The Income Study is part of the Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research. This report examines relative income and family income using Statistics Canada’s low income measure (LIM); …
This study of veterans’ income is part of the Life After Service Studies program of research aimed at understanding the transition from military to civilian life. This report describes income …
Pre- and Post-Release Income: Life After Service Studies Read More »
Military to civilian transition is an important event in the life course of military veterans. The objective of the Survey on Transition to Civilian Life (STCL) was to measure the …
Survey on Transition to Civilian Life: Report on Regular Force Veterans Read More »
The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the health of Veterans in Canada. …
Veterans of the Reserve Force: Life After Service Studies 2013 Read More »
This report details findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey (LASS). The LASS takes a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans. The 2013 …
The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the health of Veterans in Canada. …
Well-being of Canadian Regular Force Veterans, Findings from LASS 2016 Survey Read More »
This document explains the ‘Mustard Gas List’ (developed by Veterans Affairs Canada), what has resulted from its use and what can be learned from compiling this type of list.
This document accompanies the Well-being Inventory (WBI), providing background information and a manual for how to make best use of the WBI. The WBI is a tool used to assess key …
The Well-being Inventory (WBI) is a tool used to assess key components of well-being and has been designed for use with military veterans. The WBI assesses four key life domains …
This article introduces The Veterans Metrics Initiative (TVMI) study, which provides a long-term assessment of veterans’ well-being in the first three years after they leave military service.
This article reviews evidence and best practices for suicide prevention in civilian and military populations, as discussed in an expert panel convened for suicide prevention.
This paper documents the development of the first iteration of the Veterans’ Well-being Surveillance Framework, which is a joint initiative of the Strategic Policy and Research Directorates. This framework provides …
Monitoring the Well-being of Veterans: A Veteran Well-being Surveillance Framework Read More »
A cross-sectional study which examines the health status of homeless veterans in Canada.
This joint Strategy, between the Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Canada, details the actions being taken in an effort to develop the focus on suicide prevention. This Strategy establishes …
Joint Suicide Prevention Strategy Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Canada Read More »
This article details the results of a study into the disability of military veterans, by identifying personal, environmental and health factors associated with activity limitations.
This document details an overall executive summary of the Life After Service Studies (LASS) research. This research aims to further understanding of the transition from military to civilian life and …
2013 Synthesis of Life After Service Studies – Executive Summary Read More »
This paper seeks to explore and describe the prevalence of chronic pain and associated social, health, employment, disability, physical and mental health factors, in Canadian veterans.
This summary details a study that carried out research into the population of members and families of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The study sought to inform the Veterans Affairs …
Research on Military and Military Veteran Families Read More »
This document analyses the mental health findings of the 2013 Life After Service Studies survey (LASS). There are three partner reports that analyse aspects of these findings. This report specifically …
This paper describes the Veterans’ well-being construct that emerged at VAC over the past decade in a consensus-seeking, multidisciplinary process informed by reviews of published literature, expert consultations and evidence …
A Well-Being Construct for Veterans’ Policy, Programming and Research Read More »
This measure uses the 2013 Life After Service Studies (LASS) survey data to describe the mental health of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans. The LASS surveys collected data from former CAF …
This infographic explores public opinion of the Armed Forces in Canada, the U.K. and the U.S., and brings together results from a survey.
This study aims to increase understanding of the factors associated with suicide in veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. It also provides an update on suicide trends over time and …
This study examines the relationship between physical and mental health problems with suicidal ideation in a representative national sample of Canadian veterans.
This study examines the topic of hearing problems among the Canadian Armed Forces Veterans.
This article identifies factors associated with the SF-12 Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) measures of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans …
This research presents evidence for the prevalence of and factors affecting chronic physical health conditions in Canadian Veterans.
In Canada, estimates are that one in four Veterans may struggle to adjust to the transition from military life to civilian life. In a Canadian survey, 25% of Veteran respondents …
A survey was sent to all recently released Canadian Armed Forces members to examine their military to civilian transition experience and what resources are needed to ensure a successful transition. …
Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life: the Role of Mastery and Social Support Read More »
Military personnel transitioning from military service to civilian life undergo a complex process of re-integration. This research explores the relationship between anxiety disorders and physical conditions in Canadian Veterans, in …
This paper investigates the traumatic events and suicide attempts in a sample of Canadian military personnel. The study found that increased levels of traumatic exposure increases the likelihood of suicide …
Relation between Traumatic Events and Suicide Attempts in Canadian Military Personnel Read More »
This article is the first comprehensive summary of findings from surveys of mental health and well-being in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, undertaken to inform mental health service renewals by …
Mental health of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: review of population studies Read More »
