Allied Veterans

War Veterans Allowance

My VAC Book

I Remember

Thank you for your service

Low-income Allied Veterans now living in Canada may qualify for the War Veterans Allowance (WVA) and its related services and benefits.

To qualify, you must:

have served with one of the Allied forces during the Second World War or the Korean War; and
have lived in Canada for at least 10 years or lived in Canada prior to enlisting.

Resources

Benefits Browser Change of address Direct Deposit Living outside of Canada? My VAC Account

Health and well-being

Health Promotion Long Term Care Treatment Benefits Veterans Independence Program

Financial support

Funeral and Burial Assistance War Veterans Allowance

More information

Definition of a Veteran Frequently Asked Questions My VAC Book Publications Remembrance Salute! Videos I Remember List of Allied Countries

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Living outside of Canada?

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United States 1-888-996-2242 (toll-free)
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