War Veterans Allowance (Veterans Affairs Canada)

Monthly income support for low-income Second World War and Korean War veterans, including Merchant Navy and some Allied veterans, and certain WWII civilians. The amount depends on whether you are single or married and if you have children, and it is adjusted every 3 months.

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

How to reach them

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

Other ways, if that one is quiet

• MailMail: Veterans Affairs Canada, PO Box 6000, Matane, QC G4W 0E4
  It workedNo answer

Where else they are

Their website is veterans.gc.ca/.../war-veterans-allowance.

Good to know

• For whomSecond World War or Korean War veterans living in Canada with low income, tested the same way as the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
• CostFree
• Their stepsApply online through My VAC Account, or by mail. Call 1-866-522-2122 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) for help or an in-person appointment.

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