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Detention Benefit
Offered by VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA (VAC)
In short
The Detention Benefit is a tax-free lump-sum payment for Veterans or CAF members who were detained by an enemy, opposing force or terrorist group while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Who it is for
- You should apply for the Detention Benefit if you: Were detained by an enemy, opposing force or terrorist group, or evaded capture or esc...
- How to reach
- (866) 522-2122 · information@veterans.gc.ca · Website
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About this service
From the organization's website: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/financial-support/prisoner-of-war-benefits/detention-benefit
The Detention Benefit is a tax-free lump-sum payment for Veterans or CAF members who were detained by an enemy, opposing force or terrorist group while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Who can use it?
You should apply for the Detention Benefit if you: Were detained by an enemy, opposing force or terrorist group, or evaded capture or escaped from an enemy, opposing force or terrorist group. The minimum period of time spent in captivity, or evading capture, required to qualify for the Detention Benefit is 30 days. If your period of detention began before April 2006 you do not qualify for this benefit, but you may qualify for Prisoner of War Compensation.
Who it is for
Veteran or a CAF member
How do I get in touch?
Call (866) 522-2122, email information@veterans.gc.ca, or use the website.
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