For more than 85 years, supporting Canada’s veterans has been at the core of Commissionaires Northern Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Division (CNAD).

Our organization was founded on the recognition that the experience gained through military service has lasting value. Leadership, discipline, adaptability, teamwork and a commitment to service do not disappear when someone leaves the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP. They continue to shape the people who served, the work they do and the communities they are part of.

At CNAD, we are proud to provide opportunities for veterans to carry that experience forward. But our commitment extends beyond employment. It is about recognizing service and creating a community where veterans and their families remain supported and connected. It’s also about contributing to organizations and initiatives that strengthen Canada’s veteran community.

A Legacy of Service

Since our Division was established in Edmonton in 1939, generations of veterans have brought their experience and skills to new roles with CNAD while continuing to serve the communities around them.

Today, that legacy continues as veterans work throughout our organization in security, administration, operations and leadership, alongside commissionaires from many different backgrounds who share the same commitment to service. The leadership, discipline, adaptability, teamwork and commitment developed through service continue to bring value long after that service ends, strengthening our organization and the communities we serve.

Learn more about the enduring legacy of veterans’ contributions to Commissionaires – from the Division’s first Commandant to the Patricians who continue to lead and serve with the Corps today.

Community Beyond Service

Transitioning from military or RCMP service can mean leaving behind not only a career, but also the community, shared experiences and sense of purpose that come with it. CNAD recognizes the importance of creating opportunities for veterans to build what comes next while remaining connected to a culture of service.

At Commissionaires, veterans can put their skills and experience to work alongside others who understand and value what they bring, while building new connections and continuing to contribute.

For those considering what comes next after service, explore careers at CNAD.

Organizations and Initiatives We Support

Service has an impact on families, communities and generations. Supporting veterans also means supporting the people and organizations that surround them, preserving the stories and sacrifices of those who served and helping ensure Canada’s military community continues to have access to meaningful support and opportunities.

CNAD is proud to support and work alongside organizations that share this commitment. Through partnerships, sponsorships and community involvement initiatives, we help strengthen the network of organizations serving veterans, military members and their families.

No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation

Honours the service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans by connecting younger generations with their stories and legacy. Through remembrance and education, No Stone Left Alone helps ensure those who served are remembered and that the importance of their service is carried forward.

Military Family Resource Centres (MFRCs)

Support military members and their families through the unique challenges of military life, including relocations, deployments and transitions. MFRCs help strengthen the military community by providing families with resources, programs and connections throughout the different stages of service.

Military Spousal Employment Network (MSEN)

Connects military and veteran spouses and partners with employers who recognize their skills and experience. Through employment opportunities, career resources and professional connections, MSEN helps spouses and partners build and advance their careers wherever military life takes them.

Veterans’ House Canada

Veterans’ House Canada provides permanent, affordable and supportive housing for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, helping them rebuild stability, community and a sense of purpose as they move forward in civilian life.

The Vimy Foundation

Preserves and shares the legacy of Canada’s service and sacrifice during the First World War, ensuring its stories and lessons continue to reach future generations. The Vimy Foundation connects Canadians with their military history while carrying forward a legacy of remembrance and leadership.

Homes For Heroes Foundation

Supports veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing safe housing, individualized support and a community designed to help them rebuild stability and successfully transition to independent living. Through its Veterans’ Villages, Homes For Heroes combines housing with wraparound services and peer connection to support veterans on their path forward.

Veterans Association Food Bank

Provides support to veterans and their families across Alberta, helping address food insecurity, homelessness and isolation while building connection within the veteran community. Built around the principle of “Veterans Helping Veterans,” the Veterans Association provides practical support while advocating for the well-being of veterans and military families.

Valour Place

Provides a welcoming home away from home for Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, RCMP members, first responders and their families who travel to Edmonton for medical treatment. Valour Place provides accommodation at no cost, allowing individuals and families to focus on their medical journey and recovery without the added burden of finding and funding a place to stay.

Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta

Brings Indigenous veterans together through advocacy, support and recognition of their service, while helping connect veterans with resources and representing Indigenous veterans at ceremonies, parades and other commemorative events. Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta’s work helps ensure the contributions and experiences of First Nations, Métis and other Indigenous veterans are recognized and carried forward.

CNAD’s support of the Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta also reflects our broader commitment to building meaningful and respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities. Learn more about CNAD’s commitment to Indigenous Relations.