Recognition Payments

The Métis National Council (MNC) is committed to keeping the memory of the achievements of Métis Veterans and their sacrifices alive for the Métis Nation and for all Canadians. The Métis Veterans Legacy Program (MVLP) recognizes the systemic discrimination experienced by Second World War Métis Veterans by Veterans Affairs Canada, as they did not receive the same support, resources or benefits promised to them that non-Métis service members enjoyed.

To honour and acknowledge their bravery and sacrifice, the MVLP will provide for qualified Second World War Veterans to receive compensation in the form of Recognition payments for their pre and post-war experiences.

Please fill out the Métis Recognition Payment Submission Form below if you believe you or a loved one may qualify for the Recognition Payment.

A one-time payment of $20,000 that will be presented to each living Second World War (WWII) Métis Nation Veteran. If the Veteran has passed, the Recognition Payment will be presented to their spouse or common-law partner.

To qualify the applicant must be a:

Métis WWII Veteran (Served in the Canadian Armed Forces (or any Allied Force of Canada) during World War II in the period between September 1, 1939, and April 1, 1947)

Spouse of a Métis WWII Veteran (Served in the Canadian Armed Forces (or any Allied Force of Canada) during World War II in the period between September 1, 1939, and April 1, 1947)

Common-Law Partner of a Métis WWII Veteran (Served in the Canadian Armed Forces (or any Allied Force of Canada) during World War II in the period between September 1, 1939, and April 1, 1947)

Documentation

The MNC verifies the Veterans’ service through the review and acceptance of official Government of Canada documentation provided by the applicant (e.g., record of service, discharge papers etc.)

Other appropriate documentation may be submitted to demonstrate authenticity; this can include but is not limited to:

Marriage Certificate
Death Certificate
Power of Attorney

To apply please complete and submit the Métis Recognition Payment Submission Form.

Applicant Full Legal Name

Please identify if you are

Please provide a short Bio of the applicant

Veteran Service Number (N/A if unknown)

Veteran K-Number (N/A if unknown)

Canadian Branch of Service

Applicant Province and Citizenship Number

Applicant Current Mailing Address

Applicant Telephone Number

Applicant Representative Name (if applicable)

Applicant Representative Email Address

Applicant Representative Telephone Number

Please upload Service Record and/or the Discharge Record and/or any additional documents you wish to submit (i.e. Certificate of Marriage, Certificate of Death or Power of Attorney) Choose file…

If you do not have the Service/Discharge Record for the WWII Veteran, there are two ways to obtain these records: You can search Library Archives of Canada online databases: https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collection/Pages/collection.aspx OR You can send an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) online request to either LAC or DND depending on when the member served: https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do

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