Amy Meunier

Grant name: 2023 Commemorative Partnership Program Source of funding: Veterans Affairs Canada, Commemorative Partnership Program (CPP) in fiscal 2023 What funding was used for: In 2023, Memory Anchor received grants from Veterans Affairs Canada from the CPP program to support development of educational content for Canadian students, profiles of Canadian veterans, maps of Canadian veteran solder burials and memorial walls, walking tours of Canadian veteran cemeteries and memorials.

Acquiring information related to the implimentation and rollout of the Youth Mental Health fund. Seeking the creation of a dedicated fund to support expanded mental health support for the diverse array of Canada's combat Veterans through anonymous, 24/7 accessible peer-to-peer support and convenient self-completed mental health applications. Raising awareness of private-sector funded plans to partner with and deploy public safety technology within indigenous communities.

SEEKING FUNDING SUPPORT TO EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN INDIGENOUS AND VETERAN COMMUNITIES SEEKING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR INDIGENOUS AND VETERAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS CANADA.

Program funding for youth and heritage projects, through Museums Assistance Program and Youth Take Charge. Budget 2025-2026, with respect to commemorative funding from Veterans Affairs for digital initiatives leading up to the celebration of Vimy 110 in 2027. Wearing of Vimy pins by the House each March and April to mark Vimy Day on 9th April.

Meeting with Eamonn Schwartz, HICC, Build Canada Homes and Prince Albert Campus. First Nations University of Canada applied for funding over the past four years under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program for a Prince Albert Campus to serve Indigenous students in Northern Saskatchewan and other Northern regions across Canada. The university inquired as to whether the previous application could be resubmitted and under which program. Meeting with DM O'Leary, PCO. New relationship with Government of Canada. The Liberal Party of Canada mentioned First Nations University of Canada in its party platform but there has been no increase in funding since 2010 when both enrollment and graduation rates have change. The university is seeking an increase in funding. Meeting with elected and public service officials on issues of importance to First Nations University of Canada. Funding for the new Prince Albert campus, increased enrollment and increased graduation rates, with no increase in funding over the past 15 years. Meeting with Deputy Minister of ISC regarding funding challenges, new Prince Albert campus, increased enrollment, MasterCard donation, and charter legislation. Meeting with Deputy Minister of CIRNAC regarding funding challenges, MasterCard donation, and charter legislation.

Veterans Independence Program, respecting extension to Royal Canadian Mounted Police veterans. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, respecting marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; immediate indexation of Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act pensions; pension plan funding and security of benefits; and Pension Advisory Committee. Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Retirement Income Fund and Tax Free Savings Accounts, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs. Public Service Superannuation Act, respecting annual statement of benefits for pensioners. Public Service Health Care Plan and Pensioner Dental Service Plan, respecting coordination of plans and maintenance/enhancement. Previously known as Bill C-357 of the 42nd Parliament, An Act to amend the Public Service Superannuation Act (Group 1 contributors); with respect to discussions with government officials the implications of this bill and current legislation on retirees, and the need to fix a gap that emerged following 2012 changes to the federal public service pension plan (specifically, veterans who transfer their pensionable military service to the public service pension plan after 2013 are subject to a later retirement date, even though they have served Canada prior to the cut-off date). Policies and programs which may enhance and protect the rights and well-being of veterans and their families, included, but not limited to The Veterans Well-being Act (S.C. 2005, c. 21), the Pension Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-6 as amended and the Veterans Benefit Act, R.S.C. 1970, V-2 as amended. Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs. Marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; Pension Advisory Committee; pension plan funding and security of benefits. Maintain Canada Health Act and equitable health care access. Implementation of a national pharmacare program that responds to recommendations made by the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare. Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) and recognition of Federal Retiree as the leading representative body for retirees (or retired public servants, members of the CAF and members of the RCMP). Ensure that the Pension Benefit Standards Act remains unchanged with respect to protecting defined benefit pension plans and changes that would undermine them. Discussions with government officials to ensure and discuss the progress of implementing a national seniors strategy which will encourage and promote the wellness and independence of older Canadians. Canadian Forces and Public Service Supplementary Death Benefit, respecting discriminatory differences. Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan, respecting coordination of superannuation plans and enhancement.