Veterans Affairs Canada Prisoner of War benefits

Veterans Affairs Canada pays a Detention Benefit, a lump sum if you were detained by an enemy, opposing force or a group carrying out terrorist activity. It also pays Prisoner of War Compensation, a monthly payment for a Veteran or Canadian merchant mariner who was a prisoner of war.

Program in Canada-wide. Government benefits Money, grants & charity

How to reach them

1. Apply on their website.
2. Questions? 1-866-522-2122
3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is veterans.gc.ca/.../prisoner-war-benefits.

Good to know

• For whomVeterans who were detained by an enemy or opposing force or a terrorist group, and Canadian merchant mariners who were prisoners of war.
• CostFree
• Their stepsRead the Detention Benefit or Prisoner of War Compensation page. Apply through My VAC Account, or call 1-866-522-2122 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 local time).

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