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.

June 8, 2026, Hamilton, Ontario — A newly released national report is calling for urgent, coordinated action to address chronic pain among women and women Veterans, outlining a roadmap for a pan-Canadian strategy to close critical gaps in research, care, and policy.The report stems from a national roundtable convened on April 13, 2026, by the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) and the Canadian Pain Society (CPS). It brings together the voices of leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and individuals with lived experience to lay the foundation for a comprehensive national strategy that would improve healthcare and support for women and women Veterans living with chronic pain.

GATINEAU, Quebec, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans, in partnership with the Canadian Pain Society, hosted a first-of-its-kind national roundtable on April 13, 2026, focused on women’s chronic pain. The event convened more than 40 leading experts, researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates from across Canada to address the disproportionate impact of chronic pain on women and the persistent gaps in research, policy, and care.