FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Military Veteran Alpine Challenge Marks Five Years of Supporting Veterans Living with Chronic Pain MONT-TREMBLANT, QC, September 10, 2026 – Nine Canadian military Veterans living with chronic pain reached the summit at Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, on September 9, completing a 10-kilometre climb for the fifth annual Military Veteran Alpine Challenge (MVAC). The climb was the culmination of an eight-month program run by the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mitacs and CPCoE Partner to Build Capacity in Veteran Chronic Pain Research Montreal, QC - September 15, 2026 – On the occasion of the CPCoE’s 6th annual workshop, the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) and Mitacs are highlighting the progress of their national partnership to build research capacity and advance solutions in Veteran health and chronic pain research across Canada.

Mitacs and CPCoE partner to advance Veteran health and chronic pain research in Canada $2.5 million partnership will build research talent and accelerate solutions that improve the lives of Veterans June 30, 2026 Hamilton, ON: The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence (CPCoE) and Mitacs are pleased to announce a new partnership to strengthen research capacity and accelerate impact in the field of Veteran health and chronic pain.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that may develop after exposure to trauma, including combat, accidents, or other life-threatening events. Symptoms can include flashbacks, avoidance, changes in mood, and heightened stress responses. For Canadian Veterans, PTSD represents a hidden battlefield that extends far beyond their service. It involves navigating unique military culture norms, adapting to civilian life, and facing complex challenges when seeking institutional support and care.