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On June 18, 2009, Bill C-33 (An Act to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act) received Royal Assent.

The Act comes into force on January 1, 2010. The proposed amendments to the Veterans Health Care Regulations and the Veterans Burial Regulations, 2005 are key components of Bill C-33’s implementation and are required to align with the legislation so that the newly eligible clients and their eligible family members may receive benefits and services available to them. Should the proposed Regulations not comeinto force by January 2010, there would be a regulatory void.

This proposal restores the War Veterans Allowance and associated benefits and services to low-income allied veterans of the Second World War who meet post-war residency requirements and their survivors as well as extends eligibility to allied veterans of the Korean War and their survivors who meet the pre- and post-war residency requirements.All groups must meet specific residency criteria: as post-war clients, they must have lived in Canada for at least 10 years since the end of the war; allied veterans of the Korean War with pre-war residency must have lived in Canada prior to enlisting. In all cases, clients and/or their eligible family members must still reside in Canada in order to be eligible for benefits.

Recipients Of Ontario Senior Achievement Awards Announced.

Ontario's seniors are being recognized for the outstanding contributions they make to their communities. October 13, 2010 the province honoured 20 seniors at the 2010 Ontario Senior Achievement Awards at Queen's Park. The Senior Achievement Award is the province's highest recognition for seniors. The award is presented annually to Ontarians over the age of 65 who have made significant contributions to their communities through voluntary or professional activities.

The recipients of the 2010 Ontario Senior Achievement Awards are:

NORTHERN ONTARIO

Donald Auger

created the Dilico Children's Foundation and is helping address the challenges faced by First Nation youth and families in Northwestern Ontario.

George and Archie Cadden

are better known as "the Cadden Brothers" in Dawson Township and are always pitching in to help improve their community.

Ted Giannini

of Sudbury, has dedicated his life to helping others by working with Ontario's Red Cross.

Anthony Kadikoff

has dedicated his life to improving the lives of cancer patients in Northwestern Ontario.

Ray Kinoshameg

of Sudbury, has helped build strong community-based programs that lift the spirit of Aboriginal members, through healing and reconnection with their culture and traditions.

Victor Prokopchuk

has shared his business and management experience to the benefit of all the people of Atikokan.

Evelyn Theriault

donates her time and expertise as Chair of the local Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition and Seniors' Health Advisory Committee in Sault Ste Marie.

EASTERN ONTARIO

Jean Murray Cole

an historian from Peterborough, made her mark on Canadian history through her publications, including most recently the editing of the diaries of Sir Sandford Fleming.

Professor Edna Manitowabi

of Lakefield, holds the high honour of being an Elder, carrying the cultural knowledge, language, songs and ceremonies of her people and creating pathways for Aboriginal youth to claim their identity and heritage.

SOUTH CENTRAL ONTARIO

Johnny Bower

has dedicated himself to a long-term journey of charitable work, both as a hockey legend and in his capacity as the Honorary Chief of Peel Regional Police.

Mary Cappler

has participated in countless events over the years to support the Port Hope Hospital and remains an active volunteer with St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Community Care Northumberland, and the Ruth Clarke Centre.

Jeanne Ker-Hornell

has been a tireless protector of historic Unionville's heritage and has spent hours on a campaign to improve the care of emergency room patients at the Markham Stouffville Hospital.

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

Thomas Allison

and his late wife Dorthy generously donated in excess of one million dollars to an Otology/Neurology program in London, Ontario.

Ted Blowes

is well-known for his extraordinary volunteer work in the Stratford community, which includes helping adults with intellectual disabilities, improving the lives of youth and spearheading major annual community events.

Norma Cox

donated over $1 million dollars in order to create a youth recreational facility in Sarnia and has been a generous benefactor for organizations in the Sarnia community.

Chiyoko Izumi

of Hamilton, has taught the art of the traditional Japanese Odori dance to others for over 70 years.

Patricia Saunders

applied her empathy and skills as a volunteer coordinator for Hamilton Police Service and now works as a volunteer with the alcohol treatment program at Claremont House.

William H. Velke

of Campbellville, has worked for years in the area of physical chemistry, most recently applying his inventive spirit to combating harmful emissions and improving energy efficiency.

Doanh Vu Huu

has worked selflessly and passionately to help other Vietnamese immigrants adapt to their new lives in Canada while continuing to honour their Vietnamese heritage.

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