About
Operation Compagnons d'Armes is a charity. We offer healthcare through a mobile clinic, consulting, scientific research, and humanitarian projects. Our services include primary care for homeless veterans, help with VAC applications, and recreation programs.
History
This project started within MEDINT CBRNE Group. Operation Buddy Check was created on January 28, 2016. Two issues drove its creation: over 1,500 veterans without homes, and the lack of family doctors in Quebec.
The mobile clinic has grown since 2025. Founding members: Stephane Bourassa, Marc Dauphin, Francis Adam, Nadine Laflamme.
Members
- Dr Capt(ret.) Stéphane Bourassa, PhD, BSc, RN, CD — Président LinkedInResearchGateORCIDGoogle Scholar
- Mr. François Pelletier, MSc — Vice-Président Opérations et TI ORCIDGoogle Scholar
- Mr. Éric Francoeur — Directeur des opérations aériennes LinkedIn
- MWO (ret.) François Léger, CD — Trésorier
- Mr. Samuel Akinola, MSc — Secrétaire LinkedIn
- Dr Guillaume Jean, MD — Administrateur ResearchGate
Founding Members
- Dr Maj(ret.) Marc Dauphin, MSM, CD, MD
- Mr. Francis Adam
- Sgt(ret.) Nadine Laflamme, CD
Services
- Healthcare — Mobile Clinic: Primary care including evaluations, prescriptions, referrals, wound care, blood pressure checks, and mental health support.
- Consulting: Expert advice on veteran health for specialists, organizations, community services, and security forces.
- Research Support: We take part in research projects and share knowledge with research chairs. We train stakeholders on military and veteran health.
- Humanitarian Support: We use a push/pull supply chain. We identify needs through a form, then connect people with the right organizations.
- Veterans' Administrative Support: We help veterans with VAC service requests and medical expertise requests.
- Recreation and Social Reintegration: We help veterans return to leisure activities and rebuild social connections.
Biography of Major (Retired) Marc Dauphin, MD
Learn about the distinguished service of Major (Retired) Doctor Marc Dauphin.