The fourth annual Military Veteran Alpine Challenge (MVAC) has successfully concluded in Whistler. MVAC is more than just a hike through the mountains, it is a unique program that equips military veterans with tools to understand chronic pain, reframe the military mindset, and support a healthier transition to civilian life. Over the course of five months, participants engage in a comprehensive training and education program. Clinicians lead sessions on pain science, breathwork, strength training, sleep and pain management, and mindset, while veterans simultaneously work with their health teams to build the skills and resilience needed to prepare for the alpine hike.

We’re excited to share our 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the milestones, partnerships, and Veteran-led research that shaped the past year.

The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) is thrilled to announce the recipients of research funding from its 2024-2025 funding competition. These innovative projects promise to advance our understanding and treatment of chronic pain among Canadian Veterans, addressing diverse needs with cutting-edge approaches.

The Canadian Pain Society and the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) are pleased to announce Dr. Erin Collins as the recipient of the 2024–2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship. Dr. Collins, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre (MFOSIRC) and a proud military spouse, brings a PhD in Epidemiology and expertise in research methods, biostatistics, and data science to her work. Her research gives voice to a critical yet often overlooked issue: how chronic pain shapes the needs and experiences of Veterans after their service.

Save the Date: An Event You Won’t Want to Miss Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • 12:00 PM EDT. Resilience plays a key role in the journey through trauma, from recovery to renewed strength. The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans invites you to a powerful and thought-provoking webinar, Resilience in the Face of Trauma. This session will feature stories of lived experience, clinical insights, and a candid conversation about navigating life after adversity.

CPCoE Statement re: Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs Report

An overview of best practices for reporting on Veterans in a fair, balanced, and accurate way.

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.

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.