General Jennie Carignan, the Chief of the Defence Staff and Robyn Hynes, Interim Ombud, recently announced a new collaboration between the Office of the DND/CAF Ombudsman and the Canadian Armed Forces.
According to a news release, they’re introducing the newly expanded Military Benefits Browser, which now incorporates CAF Offer, an interactive tool for CAF members and their families.
CAF Offer and Military Benefits Browse provides 24/7, comprehensive access to information for CAF personnel and their families regarding benefits and services available throughout their careers, from recruitment to release, and their transition into civilian life.
Noted as a comprehensive resource, the CAF Offer features details regarding compensation, benefits, and support available to CAF members and their families throughout their military careers.
“It provides tailored information on various aspects,” including:
“The CAF Offer serves as an open-source platform, empowering members and their families to understand and access the full range of entitlements and support available to them throughout their military journey.
For more detailed and personalized information, CAF members and their families are encouraged to explore the CAF Offer online.
“We are pleased to announce that this partnership has resulted in the creation of an innovative, user-friendly online tool designed to better support CAF members, their families, and those who are considering a career in the CAF,” announced Gen. Carignan, CDS. “This tool will provide a tailored list of programs that’s available to users depending on their career status, service type, medical status and more. It is convenient and informative to our members who are serving, retired, or supporting.”
Launched in 2018, the expanded Military Benefits Browser is available on both the CAF Offer and Ombud’s websites.
The Military Benefits Browser is designed to:
“This initiative reflects our shared commitment to enhancing the well-being and success of the Defence Community,” stated Robyn Hynes, Interim Ombud. “More information on how to access and use the portal will follow in the coming weeks.”
Together, the Military Browser and CAF Offer allow CAF members and aspiring members to now “tailor a search for the most current information on military pay, allowances, leave, family support, healthcare, career options, education support, professional development, relocation, transition, pensions, and other benefits, specific to their personal situations and needs,” the website noted.
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