Administered by Government of Canada · Last verified: July 2026
Veterans Affairs Canada provides personalized rehabilitation and vocational assistance to eligible veterans whose move to civilian life is affected by a service-related health problem. The vocational side includes employability assessments, career counselling, training, and support that can include a self-employment path for veterans who want to start their own business. Approved participants work one-on-one with a VAC case manager and a referred rehabilitation partner to build a plan. Funding covers training and re-establishment costs rather than paying out a fixed grant.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityVAC Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in any province or territory. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Covers approved training and re-establishment costs; can pair with the Income Replacement Benefit at 90% of pre-release salary. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Apply for rehabilitation services through My VAC Account 2. Work with your assigned VAC case manager on an assessment 3. Get referred to Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services for a vocational assessment 4. Build a vocational or self-employment plan with your case manager