Volunteering should be at the forefront of veteran policy in Canada
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in civilian settings.
Civil servants and the public ‘will suffer’ without moving bill on whistleblower protection, says Centre for Free Expression director
Meanwhile, Sean Bruyea says whistleblower protections are also needed for veterans and their families because they are ‘highly vulnerable to reprisals from either VAC or the company employees and subcontractors, should they occur.’
DND and CAF ‘exempt’ from further spending cuts, says Blair after department was asked to find $900-million a year in savings
Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through ‘Refocus Government Spending’ initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed by the House standoff.
The new look of remembrance
The modern veteran has very few fellow Canadians who fully understand the horrors they have seen.
Veterans Policy Briefing
Our veterans’ struggle
Veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting for our liberty both here and abroad. Yet, they must fight again to receive support from our country.
The simple poppy: a reminder of the universality of sacrifice
Service is service, the blood of all heroes never dies, and our remembrance of all veterans should be equally enduring regardless of the nature of their wounds.
Canada’s must-do list, not a wish-list for veterans
Canadians cannot renege on the contract was understood when we joined the armed forces, that the government would care for and compensate us for our losses in a manner that allows us to live in dignity, fairness, and prosperity.
Broken promises: veterans left waiting for adequate lifelong pensions
Veterans Affairs must adopt a ‘one veteran-one standard’ approach to improve legislation to address the financial and wellness requirements of the veterans’ community, particularly concerning pensions for life.
