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[Guest]

Important change in Forum Registration now set to Default

The confirmation code for registering to the forum has now been set to default mode which means I no longer can set the confirmation code to Exist or to Not Exist. It will now exist permanently.

So here's a step by step how to register to this Forum.  

Click on Register on the main home page.

Read the terms Forum Terms of service, scroll down and click on I Agree to these terms

Input User Name

Input E-Mail

Input Password

Input Location

Click Save

Confirm Password

Confirmation code

At this point you will see where it states Please solve this FunCaptcha so we know your a real person click Verify

At this point you will see where it states click on the image that is right way up or follow the instructions to solve the FunCaptcha.

Click Done, when solved.

At this point you will see where it states, Well done - Enjoy your stay.

Then you click: Save, this is what you will see: Your account has been created. However, this forum requires account activation. An activation key has been sent to the e-mail address you provided. Please check your e-mail for further information.

At this point you need to go to your inbox in your Email where you will find a message for you to Activate your Account.

Note: Make sure you check your spam or trash folder in your email, if you do not see your CSAT activation message when you open your email. Click on the activation link to activate your account.

At this point your ready to log onto the Forum using your username and password.

[Guest]

Why is my Government Link no Longer Working?

In the event a government link fails to open does not necessarily mean the link is dead.

Government websites are almost constantly doing upgrades/maintenance to their sites.
During the upgrades/maintenance the site, or link may not open, leaving the belief that the link is dead.

If this happens, wait for a bit and retry, eventually the link will work again.

[Guest]

Why you should Refresh your Forum Page before posting a message.

What is Refreshing your Forum Page?

When you first log in to the forum any posted messages that were posted since your last visit, unread posted messages, will be indicated by an orange colored symbol directly to the right of the username of the last post.
Once the posted message has been read, the orange colored symbol will no longer be visible.

It's always a good Idea to go through these unread messages even if it's done quickly, this can eliminate the posting of a message that has already been posted. Refreshing your forum page regularly is a good Idea in keeping yourself up to date on what is being posted on the forum. To refresh your page you simply need to click on any message, and left click once you have opened the message to refresh the page, any unread posted messages will show as in the orange colored symbol.

Before you post an article or message, you should make sure you refresh the main page to check and see if other messages were posted while you were in your message area, the article or message may have already been posted, the orange colored symbol will show if messages were posted. If your looking for a post that you posted, and you can't find it, it might have been moved, refresh your page to see what messages you have not read, your posted message will likely be found in this way, just by refreshing your page.  

[Guest]

CSAT Home Page Ads

The Ads you see on CSAT are controlled by our host, Forumotion.

No administrators have control over Forum advertisements, they are certain Ads that are controlled by the administrators in the form of showing at the bottom of each post, these were set by default back in February, these particular Ads are controlled by the administrators, I removed them, the day they were activated by default.

Something you can try that worked for me in removing all the Ads, is to download (Adblock Plus) there's downloads available online for different search engines.

[Guest]

Ad blocking you from the (Log in) to the Forum.

This is a question I get every now and then, I cannot Log in, there's and ad blocking me from doing so.

First off this is not caused by anything related to the forum itself, it usually is caused by your search engine which causes a pop up ad to find it's way to your forums home page, not allowing you to Log in.

How to remove the ad?

I will explain a couple of methods that has worked for some.

1. Clear browsing data/history from your search engine, restart your computer.

If that does not work, try method #2

2. Download Adblock OR Ad remover from the net.

These are two methods that have worked in the past, in the event neither method works, you will have to try other ways by searching the web for solutions, perhaps re installing your search engine may also resolve this.

[Guest]

I cannot send private messages!

There are three reasons for this; you are not registered and/or not logged on, the board administrator has disabled private messaging for the entire board, or the board administrator has prevented you individually from sending messages. If it is the latter case you should try asking the administrator why.

To send a Private Message simply find the member you wish to send your message to and besides the user name click on PM.

Input the Subject , write the message below and hit send.

You can locate the member in the Memberlist.

It is always a good Idea to check for any new messages each time you log onto the Forum.  

Note: When sending a Private message your message will show in your Outbox and will stay in your Outbox until the receiver opens and reads the sent message , your Sentbox will remain empty up until the receiver opens and reads the sent message.

Once the receiver opens and reads the sent message your Outbox will be empty and the sent message will now show in your Sentbox.

[Guest]

To add a signature to a post you must first create one; this is done via your profile. Once created you can check the Add Signature box on the posting form to add your signature. You can also add a signature by default to all your posts by checking the appropriate radio box in your profile. You can still prevent a signature being added to individual posts by un-checking the add signature box on the posting form.

[Guest]

Unless you are the board admin or forum moderator you can only edit or delete your own posts. You can edit a post (sometimes for only a limited time after it was made) by clicking the edit button for the relevant post. If someone has already replied to the post, you will find a small piece of text output below the post when you return to the topic that lists the number of times you edited it. This will only appear if no one has replied; it also will not appear if moderators or administrators edit the post.

[Guest]

In the event you have lost your password , the following will explain how to obtain a new one , without losing anything from your member profile.

1. Click on Log in from the CSAT Forum home page.

2. Left click on I forgot my password.

3. Input your username.

4. Input your e-mail address , note that this e-mail address needs to be the same e-mail you used when you registered.

5. Click save.

6. A message will appear saying that a new password has been created ; please check your e-mail for details on how to activate it.

Upon opening your e-mail a new message from CSAT will appear (New Password Activation)

Click on the message and the following will appear ;

Hello Donna

You are receiving this e-mail because you have  requested a new password to be sent for your account on Canadian Soldiers Assistance Team (CSAT) Forums. If you did not request this e-mail then please ignore it, if you keep receiving it please contact the board administrator.

To use the new password, you need to activate it. To do this, click the link provided below.


Click here


If successful you will be able to login using the following password:

Password: XXXXXX

Of course, you can change this password yourself via the profile page. If you have any difficulties, please contact the board administrator.

[Guest]

To create and avatar you first need to find one that is suitable for you , you can do this by doing a Google search.

Once you have found the avatar you want to use , you right click on the image , left click and save as , this will take you to your Computer folder box , click save at the bottom of this folder box.

You now have the image saved on your PC.

To create the avatar into your Profile is as follows ;

1. Click Profile at the top of the CSAT home page , you must be Logged in to do this.

2. Click on Avatar.

3. Click on choose file.

4. Find the avatar image that you have saved from your computer folder box.

5. Double click on the image.

6. Hit save.

You now have successfully created your avatar.

[Guest]

There are two ways to post on the Forum.

1. POSTREPLY is simply replying to a particular post , click on the POSTREPLY at the top of the topic , input your message and hit send at the bottom of your posted message.

2. NEWTOPIC is where you want to start a new topic.

This is done by going into a category and click on NEWTOPIC at the top of the page.

Input your Title of the topic , input your message and hit send at the bottom of your posted message.

Note: You must specify a subject for your message in your topic title space in order be able to send your message.

[Guest]

1. Click on the register Tab at the top of this home page.

2. Read the Forum Terms of service.

3. Click on I Agree to these terms.

4. Input your Username , this will Identify you when you Log onto the Forum.

5. Insert your E-mail Address.

6. Input your Password , this you will need to Log onto the Forum.

7. Location input from where your from.

8. Click save.

9. Confirm Password.

10. Confirmation code.

11. Click save.

12. At this point you will need to go to your E-mail and open your E-mail where you will see a message from CSAT that will include and activation link in which you will need to click to activate your account.

At this point your registration is completed and your now a member of the CSAT Forum.

You can now Log onto the Forum using your Username and Password.

Note: It is important that you copy and retain both your Username and Password as you will need both each time you Log onto the Forum.

[Forum Master VVi]

CSAT Forum Category Index & Explanatory Notes

1. "VAC Benefits"
This category you will find  all the Benefits that relates to VAC with various topics that would include both the NVC & PA.

2."List of VAC Benefits"
List of Available Benefits Through Veterans Affairs Canada. Browse these Benefits to see if you may Qualify.

3. "Government Benefits"
CPPD, DTC, CRA, PSHCP, Dental, OSI, Medavie Blue Cross, CF Pension.

4. "SISIP / LTD"
Service Income Security Insurance Plan (SISIP) Long Term Disability (LTD)

5."Veteran Help"
Need Help or Assistance?  Have a Question?  This is where you post your question to get help and guidance. OR you can share your info/experience to help other vets. MORNING THERAPY,  Directory & Contact List For Veterans.

6. "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder"
PTSD / Topics & Posted Articles

7. "Medical Cannabis"
Medical Cannabis / Topics & Posted Articles

8. "Miscellaneous I"
This category has and assortment of topics which includes, History, Mefloquine, Veteran Homelessness, Hobbies, News Articles, OFF Topic.  

9. "Miscellaneous II"
This category has and assortment of topics which includes, Widows Benefits for Survivors Help Page, Royal Canadian Legion, Hobbies, News Articles, OFF Topic.

10. "Notices"
This category is where you will get all the latest news about various Veteran topics and events.

11. "Your Comments I"
This category is about having  an opinion about a "news article" the "system" or about "politics"  

12. "Your Comments II"
This category is about having  an opinion about a "news article" the "system" or about "politics"  

13. "Canadian Forces and National Defence"
Topics include CAF and National Defence News. Medical Release Process & Transition to civilian life.

14. "Legislation & Stakeholder / Committee Meetings"
Ministerial Advisory Groups. Standing Committee,  Subcommittee, Commons, & Stakeholder Meetings. Parliamentary Bills. Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act. Reports and Reviews.

15. "Forum Members Advocacy Section"
This section involves discussions relating to Forum Members on Advocacy.

16. "Royal Canadian Mounted Police"
This category is for active and retired RCMP Officers that have questions about Veterans Affairs Canada. VAC has partnered with the RCMP to help serving and retired, regular and civilian members and their families.

17. "VVi Publisher"
Read Comments and Notices From VVi's Publisher.

18. "Chief Editor VVi's Representative for Advocacy"
This Category is dedicated to our VVi's Chief Editor where you can read and discuss Comments/Columns/Editorials written by him. Username VVice.  

19. "Sean Bruyea"
This category will show articles by Sean Bruyea,  vice-president of Canadians for Accountability.

20. "MVA Kent Hehr"
This category has topics that relates to our Minister of Veterans Affairs.

21. "Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent"
This category has topics that relates to our Veterans Ombudsman. (Submit an Online Complaint to the Veterans Ombudsman.)

22. "VRAB"
This category is for sharing your experience with the Veterans Review and Appeal Board,  and to  share your hearing details and your decision results with other vets.
It is also for any tips you can offer to help other Veterans from your VRAB hearing.

23. "Equitas B.C. Class Action Lawsuit"
The Legal Action Between Afghan Disabled Canadian Veterans And The Government of Canada. (Re:The New Veterans Charter)

24."ELB Class Action Law Suit"
ELB Class Action Law Suit Represented by Michel Drapeau Law Office .

25. "Stored Topics"
View older CSAT topics, unpopular topics and topics that were edited/moved by the administrators.



Note: In the event you are unsure where to post your new topic,  post your new topic in the Miscellaneous category. The topic can be moved if need be by VVi staff.

You may notice your post moved to another location,  or your topic may be merged into another topic. VVi staff  work at keeping the forum organized, making it easier to navigate.

When posting and article, remember to include the link of the article in your post.


The CSAT Founder is - Admin, Publisher VVi.

The CSAT Forum Master is - Admin

The CSAT Forum Master Assistants are - bigrex and Nemo

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