Seamus O'Regan said leaving money unspent differs from the situation the party criticized during the last campaign because they have been making other investments.

John Micallef was told Veterans Affairs wouldn't cover his wife's costs because she didn't serve. Yet, convicted murderer Christopher Garnier's PTSD treatment is covered and he isn't a veteran either.

The changes represent the most significant overhaul in more than a decade to benefits and services available for disabled veterans.