Introducing: The Veteran Engagement in Research Toolkit Your one stop shop for everything you need to know about engaging Veterans in research. The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) has released a new Veteran Engagement in Research Toolkit, developed in direct response to conversations with Veterans, families, researchers, clinicians, and others in the community. These consultations revealed a clear need for stronger cultural competence, connection, and mutual understanding between Veterans and research teams. This toolkit is designed to help address that gap. Whether you're a Principal Investigator, co-investigator, trainee, clinician, policymaker, Veteran Research Partner, or other knowledge user, this resource provides practical guidance and tools to support meaningful, effective Veteran engagement in research.Co-created with Veterans, the toolkit reflects their voices and lived experience.

The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) is proud to participate in CIMVHR Forum 2025, where our funded researchers will share powerful stories and groundbreaking research on chronic pain and Veterans’ health. Through film, qualitative and quantitative studies, and collaborative projects, our presenters will explore how chronic pain intersects with mental health, transition, and resilience. Each year, the CIMVHR Forum brings together thought leaders from across sectors to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and showcase innovations in research that improve the lives of military personnel, Veterans, and their families.

The seven domains of well-being, as defined by Veterans Affairs Canada, represent key areas that influence the overall quality of life for Canadian Veterans. Supporting Veterans across these domains helps ensure they can live healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling lives after service. The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) is working with researchers to identify existing tools, scales, and questionnaires that measure Veteran well-being within each of the seven domains.