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War Veterans Allowance (WVA)
55 Bay St N, 9th Fl
Hamilton, ON
L8R 3P7
Hamilton, ON
L8R 3P7
VAC Assistance Service (toll-free): 1-800-268-7708
VAC Assistance Service (TTY): 1-800-567-5803
VAC Assistance Service (TTY): 1-800-567-5803
Toll-Free: 1-866-522-2122
Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
VAC Assistance Service: Daily 24 hours
VAC Assistance Service: Daily 24 hours
Last updated: Mar 12, 2025: Suggest an edit
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
Wheelchair Accessible
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
WVA is a gateway to other Veterans Affairs programs and benefits
Last updated: Mar 12, 2025: Suggest an edit
