Acquisition, Sale or Other Disposition of Lands and Other Property
Description: Information relating to the purchase or acquisition, by Veterans Affairs Canada, of lands or other property under the authority of the Veterans' Land Act. Records may include information on acquisitions settlement areas; land purchase; land costs; statements of property purchased; co-ordination of federal interest in land acquisition and use; surveys; sale and disposition; surplus lands; refunds of surplus; release of securities; sale of livestock and equipment; continued establishments; leasing and renting of properties pending sale; real estate commissions; civilian purchases; unauthorized disposition of securities; and expropriations.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background Papers, Contracts, Correspondence, Directives, Leases, Legislation, Media, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Publications, Question Period Notes, Regulations, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 070

Agent Orange ex-gratia payments
Description: Information relating to the testing of unregistered U.S. military herbicides, including Agent Orange, at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in 1966 and 1967 and the Government's decision to move forward with ex-gratia payments. Records may include information relating to: research carried out by the Department of National Defence to gather information on the facts and circumstances associated with the testing and use of herbicides at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown from 1952 to the present day; U.S. National Academies of Science Institute of Medicine research; and the development of options for Government consideration. Records may also contain information on eligibility requirements for the ex-gratia payment, policy, applications, and business processes and procedures.
Document Types: Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Decision Records, Legal Opinion, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Policy, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 640

Agriculture, Farm Development and Operation
Description: Information relating to counselling, training courses, advisory and supervisory services on farm management operations for Veterans as part of the Veterans Land Administration Program which was established to assist Veterans who returned home from World War II and from Korea and who wished to settle in Canada as farmers or fishermen or build their own home. Records may include information on farm management; training courses; farm equipment; farm management studies; farm accounting methods; farm building models; supervision and advice; requests for information; bull loaning policy; disease testing in animals; crops and crop conditions; Prairie Grain Advance Payments Regulations; production line farming; farm credit study committee; family farm operation; and statistics.
Document Types: Correspondence, Reports and Statistics.
Record Number: VAC MVA 115

Appraisals and Services for Other Departments
Description: Information relating to real estate appraisals for Property Management Directorate and real estate appraisals and services provided for other departments and agencies under the Veterans Land Administration Program which was established to assist Veterans who returned home from World War II and from Korea and who wished to settle in Canada as farmers or fishermen or build their own home. Records may include information on appraisals; schedules of appraisal fees; appraisals for other departments (individual files for departments and agencies); tendering; licences; collection of fees; management of Department of National Defence installations leased to the public for agricultural purposes; Indian Economic Development Program; off-reserve housing program; and real estate data bank project.
Document Types: Correspondence, Reports and Statistics.
Record Number: VAC MVA 095

Bureau of Pensions Advocates
Description: Information on the Bureau of Pensions Advocates which provides advice, assistance and representation before the Veterans Review and Appeal Board to individuals dissatisfied with decisions made with respect to their claims for disability benefits. The Bureau also provides representation for War Veterans Allowance Appeals before the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on liaison with the operations divisions of Veterans Affairs Canada relating to disability applications and appeals; liaison with the Veterans Review and Appeal Board relating to disability reviews and appeals and War Veterans Allowance appeals; interaction and liaison with various Veterans' organizations; and liaison with the Department of Justice and the Federal Court of Appeal.
Document Types: Briefings, Correspondence, Evaluations and Legal Opinion.
Record Number: VAC MVA 295

Conveyance and Other Title Transactions
Description: Information relating to the preparation and replacement of transfers of titles, deeds and other title documents in relation to the disposition of real estate or property under Veterans Land Administration Program which was established to assist Veterans who returned home from World War II and from Korea and who wished to settle in Canada as farmers or fishermen or build their own home. Records may include information on the preparation of conveyances and title transactions; delays; outstanding title cases; lost certificates of title; amendments; deeds in escrow; replacement deeds; agreements for sale; title searches; declaration of possession; joint tenancy; assignment of civilian or Veteran agreements of sale; trespass and encroachment; surveys; administration fees; legal fees and disbursements; execution of documents by Director; restrictive covenants and titles.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background Papers, Contracts, Correspondence, Directives, Leases, Legislation, Media, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Publications, Question Period Notes, Regulations, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 075

Debt-free Settlement on Dominion or Provincial Lands
Description: Information relating to the debt-free settlement and to non-repayable conditional grants for the establishment of Veterans on provincial lands and similar grants to Indian Veterans who settle on Indian reserve lands under the Veterans Land Administration Program which was established to assist Veterans who returned home from World War II and from Korea and who wished to settle in Canada as farmers or fishermen or build their own home. Records may include information on the establishment of Veterans on provincial or Dominion lands; debt-free settlement agreements with provinces (filed by province); federal Crown land in the Yukon and Northwest Territories; tax arrears on Dominion land; national parks; agreement of sale; non-repayable grants; additional farm credits; grants to Indian Veterans for establishment within Indian Reserves; Métis Veterans; land clearing and breaking; and other permanent improvements.
Document Types: Correspondence, Directives, Leases, Legislation, Policies, Regulations and Reports.
Record Number: VAC MVA 065

Easements, Servitudes and Rights of Way
Description: Information relating to the granting of easements, servitudes and right of way on properties to which title is held by the Director, Veterans' Land Act under the Veterans Land Administration Program which was established to assist Veterans who returned home from World War II and from Korea and who wished to settle in Canada as farmers or fishermen or build their own home. Records may include information on easements; policies; hydro; oil and gas; telephone; railway and road; servitudes and right of way; Waterfowl Habitat Conservation Program; Provincial Woodland Improvement Program; and individual company easement files.
Document Types: Agreements, Contracts and Correspondence.
Record Number: VAC MVA 105

Federal Healthcare Partnership
Description: Information on the Federal Healthcare Partnership, a collaboration of federal partners whose mission is to identify, promote and implement more efficient and effective health care programs. Records may include information on the Partnership's involvement in initiatives relating to economies of scale and strategic leadership in the following areas: audiology, dental care, Federal/Provincial/Territorial representation, health human resources, health information management, medical supplies and equipment recycling, mental health, pharmacy, and vision care. Records may also contain information relating to procedures and policies, program design and analysis, and program administration.
Document Types: Agreements, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures and Reports.
Record Number: VAC MVA 645

Financial Support – Assistance Fund
Description: Information on the Assistance Fund Program which provides War Veterans Allowance recipients, residing in Canada, with financial assistance to meet an emergency or unexpected contingency for which they do not have the resources. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on donations, trust funds and benevolent funds consisting of private monies which have been donated by sympathetic individuals who wish to assist Veterans and their families.
Document Types: Application forms, Assessments, Background papers, Briefings and Consultations, Contracts, Correspondence, Committees, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 650

Financial Support – Canadian Forces Income Support
Description: Information on the Canadian Forces Income Support Program which provides income support to Canadian Forces Veterans who have successfully completed a rehabilitation program, are capable of working, but are not yet employed. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on the modernization of programs and services offered by Veterans Affairs Canada; service delivery requirements; partnering opportunities and program agreements or program arrangements; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; and planning, project descriptions and evaluations of programs and services.
Document Types: Application forms, Assessments, Background papers, Briefings and Consultations, Contracts, Correspondence, Committees, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 655

Financial Support – Earnings Loss
Description: Information on the Earnings Loss Program which ensures income replacement of up to 75% of the Veterans' gross pre-release military salary while the Veteran is participating in an active Rehabilitation or Vocational Assistance Plan. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on the modernization of programs and services offered by Veterans Affairs Canada; service delivery requirements; partnering opportunities and program agreements or program arrangements; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; and planning, project descriptions and evaluations of programs and services.
Document Types: Application forms, Assessments, Background papers, Briefings and Consultations, Contracts, Correspondence, Committees, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 660

Financial Support – Other Financial Programs
Description: Information on other financial support programs and activities including education assistance for children of deceased Veterans; assistance to Canadian Veterans living overseas; Returned Soldiers Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment; Veterans Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment; Re-establishment credits under Section 8 of the War Services Grants Act; and, Repayments under Section 15 of the War Service Grant Act. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration.
Document Types: Application forms, Assessments, Background papers, Briefings and Consultations, Contracts, Correspondence, Committees, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 665

Financial Support – Permanent Impairment Allowance
Description: Information relating to the Permanent Impairment Allowance Program which is a taxable monthly benefit payable to eligible Canadian Forces Veterans who have one or more physical or mental health problems that are creating a permanent and severe impairment for which rehabilitation services have been approved and for which the Veteran has received a disability award. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on the modernization of programs and services offered by Veterans Affairs Canada; service delivery requirements; partnering opportunities and program agreements or program arrangements; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; and planning, project descriptions and evaluations of programs and services.
Document Types: Application forms, Assessments, Background papers, Briefings and Consultations, Contracts, Correspondence, Committees, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 670

Financial Support – Supplementary Retirement Benefit
Description: Information on the Supplementary Retirement Benefit Program which is a lump sum taxable benefit payable to a Veteran who received an Earnings Loss Benefit due to total and permanent incapacity and whose Earnings Loss Benefits have ceased as they have either reached age 65 or are no longer considered to be totally and permanently incapacitated. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria, procedures and policies, program design and analysis, and program administration. Records may also contain information on the modernization of programs and services offered by Veterans Affairs Canada; service delivery requirements; partnering opportunities and program agreements or program arrangements; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; and planning, project descriptions and evaluations of programs and services.
Document Types: Application forms, Assessments, Background papers, Briefings and Consultations, Contracts, Correspondence, Committees, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 675

Financial Support – War Veterans Allowance
Description: Information on the War Veterans Allowance Program which is a form of financial assistance available to eligible Veterans, qualified civilians and their survivors, dependents and orphans. In recognition of war service, qualified persons are provided with a regular, monthly income to meet basic needs. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration.
Document Types: Application forms, Assessments, Background papers, Briefings and Consultations, Contracts, Correspondence, Committees, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 680

First Nations Veterans Compensation Package
Description: Information on ex-gratia payments issued to First Nations Veterans with at least 30 days active service in World War I, World War II or Korea, who were eligible for demobilization benefits after the war, who settled on reserves and who were identified as Indian under the Indian Act. Records may include information relating to eligibility requirements for the ex gratia payment; policy and precedent; applications; business processes and procedures; and historical records relating to First Nations Veterans. Records may also contain information on the First Nations Veterans Compensation Act and regulations; the National Round Table which a consultative process with First Nations Veterans and their respective associations; background research and analysis; information gathered and presented during the consultative process; and the implementation of the ex-gratia payment.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Committees, Correspondence, Decision Records, Legal Opinion, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 685

Government On-line
Description: Information relating to the creation, maintenance, and other functions associated to providing services for clients via the internet. Records may include information on project planning; program design and analysis; policies and procedures; Government of Canada standards; and administration. Records may also contain information on communications; funding; infrastructure; legal issues; planning; reporting; security issues; and Treasury Board material.
Document Types: Agreements, Assessments, Background Papers, Briefings, Committees, Correspondence, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Plans, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Reports, Statistics and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 625

Home Care and Other Veterans Independence Program Services – Federal Health Claims Processing System Administration Fees: Veterans Independence Program
Description: Information relating to the fees paid to a third party service provider for the processing of claims for the Veterans Independence Program Home Care Services which provides eligible Veterans and civilians with services to support them in remaining self-sufficient at their principal residence. These services include: Housekeeping services, and/or Grounds Maintenance services. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program and service contract administration.
Document Types: Agreements, Briefings, Contracts, Correspondence, Decision Records, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Memoranda of Understanding, Presentations and Reports.
Record Number: VAC MVA 690

Home Care and Other Veterans Independence Program Services – Home Care Services
Description: Information on the Veterans Independence Program Home Care Services which provides eligible Veterans and civilians with services to support them in remaining self-sufficient at their principal residence. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background papers, Briefings and Consultations, Correspondence, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Presentations, Publications, Reports, Regulations, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 695

Home Care and Other Veterans Independence Program Services – Other Veterans Independence Program Services
Description: Information on the Veterans Independence Program Services which provide eligible Veterans with services as follows: Ambulatory health care services, transportation services, and Home adaptations. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background papers, Briefings and Consultations, Correspondence, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Presentations, Publications, Reports, Regulations, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 700

Home Construction Assistance
Description: Information relating to loans under the National Housing Act to an eligible Veteran in respect of the construction of a single-family home on suitable land and to furnish said Veteran with financial, technical and other assistance as provided under the Veterans Land Administration Program which was established to assist Veterans who returned home from World War II and from Korea and who wished to settle in Canada as farmers or fishermen or build their own home. Records may include information on construction financing; inspections; construction directives; construction courses; construction contracts; building standards; housing for handicapped and ageing Veterans; sales taxes; deferred construction; lagging contracts; construction reports; recovery from contractors; hydro; interest rates; liaison with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; service eligibility; and housing plans.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Contracts, Correspondence, Directives, Evaluations, Leases, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Publications, Question Period Notes, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 085

Insurance
Description: Information relating to Insurance – group, life, fire, liability, and general policies to protect the Veteran's and/or public equity in the property that was provided to the Veteran under the Veterans Land Administration Program which was established to assist Veterans who returned home from World War II and from Korea and who wished to settle in Canada as farmers or fishermen or build their own home. Records may include information on mortgage clauses; liaison with Insurance companies; group life Insurance plan; fire Insurance fund; summary of application; fire loss recovery procedure; disposition of Insurance recoveries; payment of taxes from Insurance recoveries; recovery from tempest damage; liability Insurance; and chattel Insurance.
Document Types: Application forms, Correspondence, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Policies, Publications and Regulations.
Record Number: VAC MVA 125

Legal Matters – General and Prosecution
Description: Information relating to legal matters, opinions and prosecutions at the Federal Court level. Records may include information on general legal matters including Council to the former Canadian Pension Commission; Courts of Inquiry; litigation reports; legality of marriage and divorce; and various prosecutions at the Federal Court level.
Document Types: Correspondence, Legal Opinion, Decision Records and Reports.
Record Number: VAC MVA 245

Loans/Grants
Description: Information relating to policies on lending operations and the administration of loans and grants to Veterans, and provincial and private housing loan programs under the Veterans Land Administration Program which was established to assist Veterans who returned home from World War II and from Korea and who wished to settle in Canada as farmers or fishermen or build their own home. Records may include information relating to lending policy; loan termination; deadline for additional loans; interest rates; maximum loans; supplementary loans; repayment terms and procedures; conditional grants; preparation of agreements; crop share agreements; loans for full-time farming, fishing, and fur farming; co-operative farming; displaced persons land settlement; small family farm and off-farm enterprises such as tourist trade; provincial and private housing loan programs (by province or name of lender); and mortgages in escrow.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background Papers, Contracts, Correspondence, Directives, Leases, Legislation, Media, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Publications, Question Period Notes, Regulations, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 060

Long-term and Nursing Home Care – Non-departmental Institutions - Veterans Independence Program
Description: Information on the Veterans Independence Program and services offered through non-departmental institutions where care may be provided to eligible clients in a community facility. The Veterans Independence Program assists clients to remain independent in their own homes or communities as long as possible. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Assessments, Background Papers, Briefings, Contracts, Correspondence, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda of Understanding, Order in Councils, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 705

Long-term and Nursing Home Care – Other Non-departmental Institutions – Long-term Care
Description: Information on the Long-term Care Program which is responsible for providing institutional care for eligible Veterans and civilians. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; service and institutional standards; and program administration. Records may also contain information relating to former departmental hospitals and homes and the transfer of these institutions to provincial or community jurisdiction; operating agreements; federal-provincial negotiations; institutional bed requirements and long-term care strategy and costs.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Assessments, Background Papers, Briefings, Capital Contributions, Contracts, Correspondence, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 710

Long-term and Nursing Home Care – Ste. Anne's Hospital
Description: Information on Ste-Anne's hospital, Veterans Affairs' only remaining departmentally owned facility. Located in Ste-Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, Veterans Affairs Canada is responsible for providing long-term institutional care for eligible Veterans and civilians at this facility. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; service and institutional standards; and program administration.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Assessments, Background Papers, Briefings, Contracts, Correspondence, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda of Understanding, Order in Councils, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 715

Mental Health Services and Supports
Description: Information on the services and supports offered by Veterans Affairs Canada for individuals with Operational Stress Injuries such as depression, anxiety, or post traumatic stress disorder resulting from military or police service. Records may include information relating to the modernization of programs and services, procedures and policies, program design and analysis, and program administration. Records may also contain information on the Veterans Affairs Canada mental health strategy; Veterans Affairs Canada Operational Stress Injury clinics; Veterans Affairs Canada National Centre for Operational Stress Injuries; research; reference materials; family services and supports; peer support programs and networks; and rehabilitation and re-integration services.
Document Types: Background Papers, Briefing Notes, Contracts, Correspondence, Evaluations, Legislation, Media Lines, Memoranda, Memoranda of Understanding, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Press Releases, Procedures, Publications, Question Period Notes, Referral Forms, Regulations, Reports, Speeches, Studies.
Record Number: VAC MVA 720

Merchant Navy Seamen Special Benefit
Description: Information relating to ex-gratia payments made to Canadian and Newfoundland Merchant Navy Veterans who served during the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War to compensate Merchant Navy Veterans for demobilization benefits which they were not eligible to receive, and lost opportunities as a result of this. Records may include information on eligibility requirements for the ex-gratia payment; policy and precedent; applications; business processes and procedures; and historical records relating to Merchant Navy wartime service. Records may also contain information on the Merchant Navy compensation regulations; demobilization benefits; strategic planning and departmental priorities and reports; information presented and gathered during the consultative process and the implementation of the ex gratia payment; and the Merchant Navy Registry.
Document Types: Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Decision Records, Legislation, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Regulations, Reports and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 725

Mines, Minerals and Surface Rights
Description: Information relating to Mines, Minerals and Surface Rights on lands on which Veterans are settled, and to which the Director holds title, or lands on which Veterans had previously been settled. Records may include information on mines and minerals (by province); acquisition of title to mines and minerals by the Director; surface and subsurface rights; provincial legislation; titles with half minerals; lease disputes; native claims; sale of timber; and sale of gravel.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Assessments, Certificates, Correspondence, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Policies, Procedures, Regulations.
Record Number: VAC MVA 110

National and International Memorials – Canadian Veterans Association of the United Kingdom
Description: Information on the Canadian Veterans Association of the United Kingdom which is a group of Canadian Veterans who did not return to Canada following the war and have banded together, similar to the Royal Canadian Legion in Canada. Records may include information relating to policies and procedures; funding requirements; maintenance agreements; and administrative requirements.
Document Types: Committees and Correspondence.
Record Number: VAC MVA 730

National and International Memorials – Cemetery Maintenance and Memorials
Description: Information on the Cemetery Maintenance and Memorials Program through which Veterans Affairs Canada cares for the graves of Veterans who are buried by the Government of Canada and maintains assorted responsibilities for the National War Memorial in Ottawa, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa, the Cross of Sacrifice in Arlington National Cemetery in the United States and the Canadian Virtual War Memorial. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on cemeteries and plots owned by the Department and cemeteries owned by the provinces.
Document Types: Agreements, Background papers, Briefings, Contracts, Correspondence, Legislation, Media, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Presentations, Publications, Reports, Regulations and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 735

National and International Memorials – International Memorials: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Description: Information on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which was established by Royal Charter in 1917, and its partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; service contracts and agreements; and program administration.
Document Types: Agreements, Briefings, Contracts, Correspondence, Policies, Presentations and Reports.
Record Number: VAC MVA 740

National and International Memorials – National Memorials: Last Post Fund
Description: Information on The Last Post Fund, a non-profit corporation which administers funeral, burial, and gravemarking services for Veterans Affairs Canada. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on agreements and liaison with the Last Post Fund.
Document Types: Administration and Reclaim Account, Agreements, Briefings, Correspondence, Committees, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Memoranda of Understanding, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations and Reports.
Record Number: VAC MVA 745

National and International Memorials – United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea
Description: Information on the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea for which Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding in the form of an annual grant to maintain the graves of 516 Canadians who died during the Korean War. Records may include information relating to policies and procedures; funding requirements; maintenance agreements; and administrative requirements.
Document Types: Correspondence and plans.
Record Number: VAC MVA 750

National and International Memorials – Veterans Affairs Canada International Operations
Description: Information on the Veterans Affairs Canada International Operations Program and services which is responsible for the maintenance of thirteen memorials in France and Belgium, including the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel, as well as the supporting overseas commemorative events and managing the Student Guide Program. Records may include information relating to procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on bilateral relations between Veterans Affairs Canada and the European countries where Veterans Affairs Canada conducts business; service contracts; and the Canadian Battlefield Memorials.
Document Types: Agreements, Background papers, Briefings, Contracts, Correspondence, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Presentations, Publications, Reports, Regulations, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 755

Office of the Veterans Ombudsman
Description: Information on the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman which provides clients of Veterans Affairs Canada, their families and others with the opportunity to request independent reviews of their complaints by an independent officer reporting directly to the Minister. Records may include information relating to procedures and policies; program design and analysis; program administration; and briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups. Records may also contain information on liaisons with other program areas within Veterans Affairs Canada including operating and service agreements with all areas with the Veterans Affairs Canada Portfolio.
Document Types: Correspondence, mandate, briefings, Memoranda of Understanding.
Record Number: VAC MVA 760

Part-time Farming (Small Holding)
Description: Information relating to the purchase and/or construction of homes for Veterans on part-time farms (small holdings) where the major source of income comes from a non-farming enterprise. Records may include information on eligibility and qualification; minimum-size requirements; mobile houses and condominium units; subdivision projects (arranged by province); landscaping; summary or vacant land units; sewage and water systems; unsold properties; urban areas; change from part-time farm (small holdings) status to full-time farms or vice versa; monthly statements; municipal grants; tax concessions; drainage; and irrigation.
Document Types: Correspondence, reports and statistics.
Record Number: VAC MVA 090

Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death – Attendance Allowance
Description: Information relating to the Attendance Allowance, awarded to provide assistance to clients who are totally disabled. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis, and program administration.
Document Types: Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Decision Records, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Medical advice, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 765

Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death – Clothing Allowance
Description: Information on the Clothing Allowance Award which may be provided to Veterans and Canadian Forces members to recognize the costs associated with wear and tear of clothing, and specially made apparel related to the disabilities compensated by a disability pension or award. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration.
Document Types: Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Decision Records, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Medical advice, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 770

Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death – Disability Awards
Description: Information relating to the recognition and compensation, under the New Veterans Charter, of Canadian Forces members, Veterans, survivors and dependents for non-economic effects of a service-related disability, including pain and suffering, and functional loss in the form of a Disability Award, Death Benefit or Detention Benefit. Records may include regulatory and policy changes; eligibility criteria; procedures and policies, including the Table of Disabilities which is the instrument used by Veterans Affairs Canada to assess the extent of disability from a pensioned/entitled condition; research and studies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on the modernization of programs and services offered by Veterans Affairs Canada; service delivery requirements; partnering opportunities and program agreements or program arrangements; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; and planning, project descriptions and evaluations of programs and services.
Document Types: Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Decision Records, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Medical advice, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 775

Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death – Exceptional Incapacity Allowance
Description: Information relating to the Exceptional Incapacity Allowance award which is provided to eligible clients where an incapacity has resulted in continuing pain and discomfort; resulted in loss of enjoyment of life; and/or shortened life expectancy. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration.
Document Types: Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Decision Records, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Medical advice, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 780

Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death – Other Pensions, Awards and Allowances
Description: Information on other pensions, awards and allowances such as Flying Accidents Compensation and Gallantry Awards. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information relating to the payment of gratuities and annuities which accompany certain gallantry awards.
Document Types: Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Decision Records, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Medical advice, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 785

Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death – Pensions
Description: Information relating to the provision of pensions awarded through Veterans Affairs Canada to recognize and compensate Veterans, Canadian Forces members, survivors, dependents and eligible civilians for the effects of a service-related injury through pensions for disability or death, allowances, health care benefits and services. Records may include information relating to procedures and policies; research; program design and analysis; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; and program administration for the issuance of pensions for disabilities or death incurred by Canada's military forces during World War I, World War II, peacetime service, Special Duty Service, service in a theatre of operations, and reserve or special force service. Records may also contain information on legislation; medical matters of policy and precedent; applications, and procedures and policies, including the Table of Disabilities which is the instrument used by Veterans Affairs Canada to assess the extent of disability from a pensioned/entitled condition, for compensation provided to various eligible groups including civilian organizations; information from boards of inquiry regarding deceased or missing personnel; former prisoners-of-war; pensioners living in foreign countries; Veterans and their dependents deceased more than 20 years; Newfoundlanders; Royal Canadian Mounted Police; and persons recruited in Canada by United Kingdom authorities for special duties. Records may also include information relating to hearings of entitlement and assessment boards formerly authorized under the Pension Act.
Document Types: Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Decision Records, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Medical advice, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 790

Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death – Treatment Allowance
Description: Information on the Treatment Allowance Program which temporarily compensates eligible disability pensioners at 100% pension rate in respect of a period of acute care for a pensioned condition. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration.
Document Types: Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Decision Records, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Medical advice, Memoranda to Cabinet, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 795

Prisoner of War Ex-gratia Payments
Description: Information on ex-gratia payments issued to former prisoners of war who suffered lost opportunity by not having applied for prisoner of war compensation until some time after 1976 and, because of legislative restrictions, could not be awarded compensation back to that time. Records may include information on eligibility requirements for the ex-gratia payment; policy and precedent; applications; business processes and procedures; and historical records relating to prisoners of war and time in captivity. Records may also contain information on the Prisoner of War compensation regulations; review of compensation regulations and legislative amendments; information presented and gathered during the consultative process; and the implementation of the ex-gratia payment.
Document Types: Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Legislation, Media, Orders in Council, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 800

Property Management Directorate
Description: Information of a general nature relating to the operation of Property Management Directorate, which was responsible for the Veterans Land Administration Program and the Soldier Settlement Board. Records may include information on policies and procedures; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on the history of Veterans' land legislation; natural disasters; terms of agreement; absentee Veterans; Committee on Demobilization and Rehabilitation; projects related to the Home Repair Program and other special projects; Veterans' spouses' rights to property of deceased Veterans and devolution of estates; and liens and other encumbrances while title to property is held by the Director.
Document Types: Correspondence, Legal Opinion, Media, Orders in Council, Question Period Notes and Reports.
Record Number: VAC MVA 050

Remembrance Outreach – Ceremonies and Events, Learning Initiatives, and Public Information
Description: Information on other Remembrance Outreach programming and activities in which Veterans Affairs Canada provides a leadership role: conducting ceremonies and events nationally and internationally, developing and providing learning materials to stimulate the engagement of Canada's youth in remembrance activities and fostering remembrance. Records may include records relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on partnership agreements, contracts, historical information; honours and awards, including war medals and decorations of Canada; archives and research; the Books of Remembrance; Heroes Remember website; Veterans Week materials and events; anniversary celebrations; and various community organizations.
Document Types: Background Papers, Briefings, Correspondence, Evaluations, Media, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Reports, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 805

Remembrance Outreach – Partnership Contribution Program
Description: Information on the Partnership Contribution Program which allows Veterans Affairs Canada to partner with non-profit organizations, registered charitable organizations and associations, museums and historical organizations, the provinces, territories and municipalities, as well as education, research and health institutions to promote awareness and appreciation amongst the Canadian public for the achievements and sacrifices made by Veterans and their historical significance to Canada as a nation. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on partnership agreements, contracts, historical information; and various community organizations.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Briefings, Correspondence, Policies, Presentations, Procedures and Reports.
Record Number: VAC MVA 810

Rescission and Resale
Description: Information relating to rescissions, voluntary or involuntary, on contract agreements administered by the Director, Veterans' Land Administration Program, and sale of reverted properties. Records may include information on policy and procedures; quit claim deed; disposition of surplus; tax adjustments; reinstatement of account; unsold reverted properties; provincial advisory boards; evictions; repossession and sale of chattels; and submissions to council.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Contracts, Correspondence, Legislation, Policies and Regulations.
Record Number: VAC MVA 120

Special Housing Assistance for Veterans
Description: Information relating to joint Veterans Affairs and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation programs (ended March 1980) which were extended to assist Veterans on low or modest incomes to acquire housing accommodation. Records may include information on eligibility and qualification; request for information; low-rental housing; low-rental housing projects (arranged by name of project); co-operation and liaison with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; statistical summaries; extension of benefits; and applications for assistance (arranged numerically).
Document Types: Correspondence and Statistics.
Record Number: VAC MVA 080

Taxes
Description: Information relating to Taxes as they affect Veterans settled under provisions of the Veterans' Land Act and advising Veterans of tax implications. Records may include information on Taxes on Crown-owned property; grants in lieu of Taxes; payment of Taxes; sales tax rebate instructions; gift tax; surface and mineral leases and taxable income; capital gains tax; tax sale procedures; tax limitation agreements; mortgage interest tax credit plans; provincial tax rebates; land transfer tax; land speculation tax; and real property tax deferment.
Document Types: Assessments, Correspondence, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Policies and Regulations.
Record Number: VAC MVA 100

Treatment Benefits and Other Health Services and Re-establishment Services – Benefits and Services
Description: Information on the Treatment Benefit Programs, or Programs of Choice, offered by Veterans Affairs Canada to eligible recipients. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program administration for various health services and benefits and for the Programs of Choice which include: Aids to Daily Living, Ambulance and Medical Travel Services, Audio (Hearing) Services, Dental Services, Hospital Services (in-patient and out-patient services), Medical Services, Medical Supplies, Nursing Services, Oxygen Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Related Health Services, Special Equipment, and Vision (Eye) Care and Vision (Eye) Care Canadian National Institute for the Blind Benefits. Records may also contain information relating to the provision of coverage under the Public Service Health Care Plan for clients eligible for benefits under the New Veterans Charter, including Memoranda of Understanding between Veterans Affairs Canada and the Treasury Board Secretariat, contributions and levels of coverage and service providers.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Contracts, Correspondence, Directives, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Media, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Presentations, Procedures, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 815

Treatment Benefits and Other Health Services and Re-establishment Services – Federal Health Claims Processing System Administration Fees: Treatment Benefits
Description: Information relating to the fees paid to a third party service provider for the processing of claims for Treatment Benefits and other Health Services in accordance with a service contract. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; program design and analysis; and program and service contract administration.
Document Types: Agreements, Briefings, Contracts, Correspondence, Decision Records, Evaluations, Legal Opinion, Memoranda of Understanding, Presentations and Reports.
Record Number: VAC MVA 820

Treatment Benefits and Other Health Services and Re-establishment Services -Job Placement
Description: Information on the Job Placement Program which offers post-release job-finding support to eligible Canadian Forces Veterans, focusing on job-search training, career counselling and job-finding assistance. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; and program administration. Records may also contain information on the modernization of programs and services offered by Veterans Affairs Canada; service delivery requirements; partnering opportunities and program agreements or program arrangements; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; and planning, project descriptions; statements of requirement for contracting a service provider; and evaluations of programs and services.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings and Consultations, Committees, Contracts, Correspondence, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Presentations, Publications, Reports, Regulations, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 825

Treatment Benefits and Other Health Services and Re-establishment Services – Rehabilitation Services
Description: Information on the Rehabilitation/Vocational Assistance Program which works to give eligible Canadian Forces Veterans and others access to services that will help them function to their maximum capability at home, at work or within their communities after suffering a service-related illness or injury. Records may include information relating to eligibility criteria; procedures and policies; program design and analysis; the Service Income Security Insurance Plan; and program administration. Records may also contain information on the modernization of programs and services offered by Veterans Affairs Canada; service delivery requirements; collaboration with the Service Income Insurance Plan Financial Services, partnering opportunities and program agreements or program arrangements; briefings and consultations with Veterans organizations, advisory groups and other concerned organizations and groups; and planning, project descriptions; statements of requirement for contracting a service provider and lists of service providers; and evaluations of programs and services.
Document Types: Agreements, Application forms, Background Papers, Briefings, Committees, Contracts, Correspondence, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, Plans, Policies, Procedures, Presentations, Publications, Regulations, Reports, Statistics, Studies and Treasury Board submissions.
Record Number: VAC MVA 830

Veterans Insurance
Description: Information on the administration of life insurance purchased by Veterans and other eligible individuals under the Returned Soldiers' Insurance Act and the Veterans Insurance Act. Records may include information on eligibility and qualification; policies and procedures; program design and analysis; reports; statistics; studies and surveys; acts; regulations and rulings.
Document Types: Correspondence, Decision Records, Legal Opinion, Legislation, Orders in Council, Policies, Procedures, Regulations, Reports and Statistics.
Record Number: VAC MVA 030

Veterans Land Act and Soldier Settlement Act – Eligibility and Qualification
Description: Information relating to eligibility to apply for benefits under the Veterans' Land Act and the Soldier Settlement Act, certificates of qualification and cancellation of certificates of qualification, and termination date for acceptance of loan applications. Records may include information on the administration of benefits under the Veterans Land Administration Program which was established to assist Veterans who returned home from World War II and from Korea and who wished to settle in Canada as farmers or fishermen or build their own home. Records may contain information on eligibility of recipients of War Veterans Allowance; aged Veterans; dual service; medical fitness; re-establishment credits; duplication of benefits; Veterans Business and Professional Loans Act; various groups such as the Canadian Army Special Force, Firefighters, Ferry Command, Merchant Marines, members of His Majesty's Forces other than Canadian; Allied Forces, Special Duties Personnel, Regular Forces and Interim Forces; all categories of Veterans including native Veterans; and National Resources Mobilization Act personnel.
Document Types: Background Papers, Briefings, Certificates, Correspondence and Media.
Record Number: VAC MVA 055