Increasing Financial and Community Supports for Veterans

Veterans have made tremendous sacrifices to make our country and province what it is today, and they deserve our unwavering commitment to their well-being. That’s why we are working across government to make it easier for eligible veterans and their families across Ontario to access additional financial and community supports. The government is making new regulatory amendments alongside the changes proposed in the Honouring Veterans Act, 2024 that will allow eligible veterans and their family members to receive up to $3,000 each year, up from $2,000, through the Soldiers’ Aid Commission to help pay for essential services and supports.

We are also strengthening community services and supports for veterans to help keep costs down and improve their health and well-being, including:

• Introducing a transit relief program that removes fares for Canadian Armed Forces veterans and active Regular Force members on GO Transit starting March 1, 2025, with future plans to extend this benefit to UP Express—putting more money back in their pockets.
• Expanding Health811 to connect veterans to specialized services that meet their unique health care needs, including those in rural areas or who may require support in other languages.
• Exploring opportunities to partner with municipalities and organizations that support veterans in need of housing to improve access to housing, housing supports and services.

News Releases:

En: Supports for Veterans

Fr: Soutien aux anciens combattants