Income and financial help in Penticton, British Columbia
Detention benefit
Offered by Penticton Service Canada Centre
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...
- What it helps with
- Money to get by
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 60 Nanaimo Avenue West, Penticton, BC V2A 1N1
- How to reach
- Contact through Penticton Service Canada Centre: (866) 522-2122 · information@veterans.gc.ca · Website
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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.
Listed in Penticton, British Columbia.
60 Nanaimo Avenue West, Penticton, BC V2A 1N1
60 Nanaimo Avenue West, Penticton, BC V2A 1N1Penticton, British Columbia
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