Investing in veteran's vocational training / : Investir dans la formation professionnelle des vétérans

The coming into force of the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act, more commonly referred to as the New Veterans Charter, facilitated the creation of the second of two government of Canada-supported programs designed specifically to help Veterans transition from military to civilian life, namely: 1. The Vocational Rehabilitation program administered by the Ser [...] The relationship between the two programs is important; however, Investing in Veterans’ Vocational Training contains the results of research and analysis stemming from complaints received by the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman specifically concerning the delivery of the Department’s vocational rehabilitation and assistance services. [...] As a result of research and analysis pertaining to vocational assistance, the Ombudsman identified three areas of concern: •. Inadequate performance measurement to monitor the subject matter and level of training applicants are receiving, as well as the tracking of applicants placed in jobs following the completion of their Individual Vocational Rehabilitation plan; • limitation to the accessibili [...] While the above issues will be the primary focus of this report, other concerns relating to the relationship between and the administration of vocational rehabilitation and assistance services under the Department’s Rehabilitation program and the Service Income Security Insurance plan’s (SISIp) Vocational Rehabilitation program will be covered in the Veterans Ombudsman’s upcoming New Veterans Char [...] PURPOSE OF THE REPORT The purpose of this report is to review aspects of the Department’s vocational rehabilitation and assistance as offered under the Rehabilitation program to ensure that these program elements are legislated and administered in a fair manner.