Why Chronic Pain Research is Important

As any researcher knows, the first question to ask at the beginning of a research program is: why? Why focus on chronic pain among Canada’s Veterans? And why is it important to build a knowledge base with our research?
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Health Canada

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Centre of Excellence on chronic pain launched at McMaster University

‘We can feel hope again,’ says veteran, advocate for veterans’ issues and volunteer with the centre.
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Launch of the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans

This non-profit organization will lead Canada in Veteran-first chronic pain research
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Morning Live with Annette Hamm

Veterans Derek Speirs and Marieanne Nyhuis join Annette Hamm on Hamilton’s Morning Live to discuss their experience with chronic pain and the launch of the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans.
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Indigenous identity, recognition, and connection within the Canadian Armed Forces, told through the lived experience of Indigenous Veteran Captain (Retired) Hélène Le Scelleur.

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National Action Urged To Address Chronic Pain Crisis Among Women And Women Veterans In Canada

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National Roundtable Advances Women’s Health and Chronic Pain Research in Canada

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Fourth Annual Military Veterans Alpine Challenge Highlights Chronic Pain and Resilience

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Now Available – CPCoE 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report

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Announcing the Recipients of the 2024–2025 Research Competition

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Announcing the 2024–2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship Recipient

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Happening Soon: Webinar on Resilience in the Face of Trauma

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Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans and Bayshore HealthCare Unite to Support Veterans at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

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Honouring the Sacrifice and Resilience of Canada’s Veterans on Remembrance Day

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Chronic Pain and Service: A Veteran’s Journey

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Congratulations to Dr. Joy MacDermid on her induction into the Order of Ontario for her inspiring contributions to health and rehabilitation.

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Third Annual Hiking Event Brings Awareness to Chronic Pain in Canadian Veterans

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CPCoE Statement re: Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs Report

CPCoE Statement re: Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs Report
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Veteran Coverage Guidelines

An overview of best practices for reporting on Veterans in a fair, balanced, and accurate way.
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Canadian Military Veterans Bring Awareness and Education to Chronic Pain Through Annual Hike Event

Ten military Veterans living with chronic pain from across Canada completed the second annual Military Veterans Alpine Challenge (Alpine Challenge) on Saturday, August 19, in Whistler, British Columbia. The Alpine Challenge is a seven-kilometre hike organized by the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) with the goal of equipping Veterans with education and training to manage their chronic pain and to bring awareness to the issue.
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Lieutenant-General (retired) J.O. Michel Maisonneuve to lead fundraising efforts supporting research and treatment for Veterans experiencing chronic pain

The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) is excited to announce it has appointed Lieutenant-General (retired) J.O. Michel Maisonneuve as Campaign Cabinet Chair. LGen (retired) Maisonneuve completed 35 years of active service in the Canadian Armed Forces and will play a vital role in advancing research for Canadian Veterans living with chronic pain and their families.
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