Ensuring equity: veterans who are women deserve more than to be ‘no longer invisible’
Women are veterans with their own unique experiences, needs, and voices. Instead of gender-blindness, we need to update military/RCMP and veteran policies to remove existing legacy biases.
Let’s have a safe parliamentary space
It’s time the City of Ottawa and the feds worked together to establish a Parliamentary Precinct of which Canadians across the country can proud.
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.
Unlimited liability: why veteran and family needs transcend elections and politics
Our veterans should never have to wonder whether a change in government will affect their access to critical resources.
Feds should stand up for the National Field of Honour
The Montreal-area cemetery is currently supported by volunteer contributions through the Last Post Fund, but needs secure government funding.
Amid brewing ‘recipe for backlash,’ Savoie stresses need for ‘good public debate’ on Canada’s civil service
A public backlash on the horizon if the growing federal civil service doesn’t deliver the goods, says Donald Savoie in his new book.
Stepping up for Afghan-Canadian language and cultural advisers and their families
Since LCAs are considered contractors, they aren’t eligible for mental health services from Veterans Affairs Canada, unlike the soldiers they accompanied in Afghanistan.
