Number of Afghan war veterans receiving federal PTSD support nearly doubled over 4 years
Canada’s war in Afghanistan ended five years ago, but the price of that effort continues to grow, new figures show. Continue reading
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600 military vehicles traveling from Edmonton to Wainwright this week
From Monday to Saturday, approximately 600 military vehicles from CFB Edmonton will be driving along a 240-kilometre route to CFB Wainwright. Continue reading
Ontario’s veterans’ fund turns younger vets away, returns money to government unspent
Ontario offers grants to veterans facing crises — but veterans of recent wars, no matter what their needs are, aren’t eligible. Many ask for help and are turned away. Continue reading
Almost 40,000 Canadian veterans waiting to receive disability benefits as of November
More than one-third of the total had been in the queue longer than 16 weeks, new figures show. Continue reading
Canadian Forces looking at recruiting elite, special-forces soldiers right off the street
Traditionally, special-forces soldiers need to spend several years in the military. But times are changing. Continue reading
Phoenix pay fiasco: Union demands money for new pay system in upcoming budget
Civil servants this month are marking three years since the initial roll-out of Phoenix, which resulted in more than half of all federal employees being overpaid, underpaid or not paid at all. Continue reading
Lawyers seek emails from Justin Trudeau, senior staffers in Mark Norman case
Norman was charged last March with one count of breach of trust for allegedly leaking government secrets to undermine cabinet’s decision-making process on a major shipbuilding deal. Continue reading
On 75th anniversary of D-Day, Canadians know little about key Second World War battle: Ipsos poll
By Mike Drolet Global National Toronto Correspondent
An Ipsos poll found Canadians failed when asked six multiple choice questions on D-Day, the date which Allied forces invaded northern France. Continue reading
Canadian War Museum photography exhibit depicts price paid in war by soldiers
Dubbed “The Wounded,” the exhibit features 18 black and white photos showing former soldiers in their civilian attire with scars from wounds sustained in combat. Continue reading
Canada’s top soldier spoke with Trudeau after learning of Norman case — but no records exist
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance also told the court he was advised before a breach of trust charge was laid against his second-in-command, Vice-Adm. Mark Norman. Continue reading