Skip to content
For organizations

Income and financial help in Penticton, British Columbia

Detention benefit

Offered by Penticton Service Canada Centre

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30amLast verified , may be out of date

60 Nanaimo Avenue West, Penticton, BC V2A 1N1

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.

Hours
Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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...
Where
60 Nanaimo Avenue West, Penticton, BC V2A 1N1
Last verified
, by HelpSeeker

Contact the organization to confirm Call Email

About this service

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.

Who it is for

Veteran

When is it open?

Detention benefit is open Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

How do I get in touch?

Call (866) 522-2122, email information@veterans.gc.ca, or use the website.

Phone
(866) 522-2122
Email
information@veterans.gc.ca
Website
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/financial-support/prisoner-of-war-benefits/detention-benefit

Listed in Penticton, British Columbia.

60 Nanaimo Avenue West, Penticton, BC V2A 1N1

60 Nanaimo Avenue West, Penticton, BC V2A 1N1Penticton, British Columbia

Directions