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It's now more important than ever for the government to continue investing in four pivotal groups dedicated to supporting the physical and mental health of Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, public safety personnel, and their families.

National Defence Minister David McGuinty, centre, at a July change-of-command ceremony. As Ottawa evaluates defence spending priorities, it must not overlook the health of the people who provide safety and security to Canada, writes Senator Baltej Singh Dhillon and retired Brig.-Gen. Hugh Colin MacKay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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