War Veterans Allowance (WVA)
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55 Bay St N, 9th Fl
Hamilton, ON
L8R 3P7
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Toll-Free: 1-866-522-2122
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
VAC Assistance Service: Daily 24 hours
Application
Call, meet with counsellor, or visit website

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Armed forces and Merchant Navy veterans of the Second World War or the Korean War * allied veterans of the Second World War or the Korean War who meet residency status * certain civilians who served during the Second World War * must meet income eligibility requirements

Languages
English ; French

Language Note
French publications and website * French through the national toll-free number

Area(s) Served
Brant, Brantford, Haldimand, Hamilton, Norfolk, Halton Region, and Niagara Region

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans, qualified civilians or their survivors meet their basic needs  * surviving spouses, common-law partners or orphans can continue to receive War Veterans Allowance at the married rate for a period of one year from the date the Veteran passed away

WVA is a gateway to other Veterans Affairs programs and benefits
Last update: Mar 19, 2024: Suggest an edit