The federal government states that proposed changes to disability pension will not result in veterans receiving less money.

The confirmation came in a statement from the finance minister's office on Thursday.

The minister's office also clarified that the changes would only apply to current and retired RCMP members, not to former members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

This clarification comes after Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight said in an interview with CBC on Tuesday that Budget 2025 would change how payments are calculated for veterans.

“To ensure clarity for veterans and their families, the measures outlined in Budget 2025 do not reduce the amount of any existing pension benefits,” according to a statement shared from Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office on

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