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.

Remembrance Day Statement From the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans On this Remembrance Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police. We remember those who gave their lives in service to our country and those who continue to live with the lasting impacts of their service.

Did you know that Veterans are 2–3 times more likely to experience chronic pain than the general population? For women Veterans, they experience a higher rate of approximately 50%. For many Veterans, living with pain is not just a medical condition — it is part of daily life. The military’s mission-before-self culture often leads Veterans to push through severe pain to complete tasks that support their families, teams, or communities. While this dedication is a source of strength, it can also shape how Veterans experience and manage chronic pain.

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.