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Bureau of Pension Advocates

100
employees affected
Media Report

The Bureau of Pension Advocates, a Veterans Affairs bureau that provides free legal advice to veterans and RCMP members denied disability benefits, is eliminating almost 100 temporary positions including 24 lawyers. This represents a 44 per cent workforce reduction that unions and MPs warn could negatively impact services for veterans.

Key Facts

Announced Date
March 13, 2026
Province
Ontario
City
Ottawa
Industry
Government
Laid Off
100
Percentage
44%
Company Type
government
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Bureau of Pension Advocates

Raw Data (1 source article)

Unions, MPs warn funding cuts could affect services for veterans

NanaimoNewsNOW·Mar 13, 2026