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Monday, August 24, 2015
Why the Energy Sector Needs to Hire More Canadian Forces Veterans
The Canadian military produces thousands of veterans who are technically skilled, professionally trained and ready to work. So why isn’t the energy sector hiring enough of them?... Read More
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent who praised government, criticized opposition parties and some veterans reappointed by Conservatives
In July, Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent told the Citizen that the Conservative government had made great strides helping veterans... Read More
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Vets Shut out as Part of Harper's Divide and Conquer Strategy, Critics say
The group of veterans shut out of a Fredericton Legion hall on Monday have joined the ranks of those on Stephen Harper's pay-no-mind list as the prime minister seeks to avoid those who don't agree with his policies, critics say... Read More
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Feds won't shell out for old gunner
For a quarter of a century, Gerald Austin put his life on the line for the Royal Canadian Navy.
He was a Cold War sailor, one who saw combat in Korea, earned medals and spent most of his career firing giant guns... Read More
Thursday, July 16, 2015
PTSD diagnoses nearly triple amongst veterans in 8 years
The number of veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder has almost tripled in the last eight years, according to Veterans Affairs Canada documents obtained by CBC News.
In 2007, 5,548 vets were diagnosed with PTSD according to a Parliamentary Committee report. That number jumped to 14,375 as of March of this year... Read More
Monday, July 13, 2015
Feds' treatment of veterans 'a bloody big issue'
As veterans gathered at what was billed as the final Canada Honours Our Heroes air show, some of those at the event said the Canadian government is failing them... Read More
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Veterans Affairs failing to answer phone calls quickly: Documents
Veterans Affairs Canada has been struggling to answer the thousands of phone calls it receives from current and former military personnel each month because of technical glitches, staff shortages and poor planning, newly released documents show... Read More
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Veterans ombudsman seeks changes
Parent says the application process for benefits should be simple, transparent... Read More
Oliver inspires veteran to continue grueling walk
With her feet wrapped in bandages, Kate MacEachern walked into the Oliver Legion yesterday to a standing ovation... Read More
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Ottawa failing its veterans, author says
A Dirty Little Skirmish examines how federal Conservatives view veterans and suggests the application process for benefits and services is set up to encourage a “culture of denial.”... Read More
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Staffing cuts at Veterans Affairs hit frontline service
Injured ex-soldiers are being forced to wait longer for support from the government as the number of employees working at Veterans Affairs Canada has fallen ... Read More
Friday, June 26, 2015
Veteran walking from Kingston to Ottawa nears Smiths Falls
A 70 year old veteran has started an 11 day 340 Kilometre hike ... Read More
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Vets saycommunist victims monument overshadows National War Memorial
Does it make sense to have a monument for victims of communism bigger than the National War Memorial?
Not really a question is it? Seems relatively obvious.
And a growing number of this city's veterans are banding together to make sure their voices are heard.... Read More
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
'Political interference' moved Victims of Communism Memorial to controversial site, MP charges
“It will be larger than the National War Memorial,” said Margot Doey-Vick, chair of a committee called Canadians For Veterans. “A lot of the veterans are quite concerned...Read More
PTSD: The Long Way Home
Ex-soldier Kate MacEachern is walking 2,700 km from Nipawin, Sask, to Chilliwack B.C. to raise awareness for PTSD and to raise money for service dogs... Read More
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Veteran to hike Rideau Trail from Kingston to Ottawa to raise money for PTSD service dogs
On Sunday, June 21, 2015, Canadian Armed Forces veteran Hilaire "Nick" Nicolas will launch "Boots 4 Pups" by beginning an 11-day hike along the historic Rideau Trail ... Read More
Monday, June 1, 2015
Dangerous Déjà Vu for Veterans: Send the Omnibus Plate Back to the Chef
In a bizarre and never-ending déjà vu, government is ramming through Parliament the fourth piece of veterans’ legislation in a decade. It is plainly bad legislation swallowed inside yet another budget omnibus bill.
The proposed veterans’ programs are joined by a torrent of feel-good political announcements. Does the hype match reality? Do the programs fill the identified gaps and address the evidence-based recommendations?
No and no. The proposed veterans’... Read More
CAMBRIDGE, ON, June 1, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced national standards will be set for service dogs which assist Veterans with mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The announcement was made during a visit to the National Service Dogs House and Training Centre in Cambridge, Ontario,... Read More
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Veterans Affairs officials blamed Fantino for making 'bad press' worse
Veterans Affairs Canada officials felt former minister Julian Fantino’s public relations’ disasters had “intensified” what was already a glut of “bad press” that had “taken its toll” on the department’s reputation, internal documents show.
The documents are part of a secret briefing binder delivered.. Read More
Ex-soldier Kate MacEacheran walking from Nipawin to Chilliwack for PTSD awarness
Kate MacEachern, a former soldier who has taken up the cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) support and awareness through a series of fundraising walks, is set to begin her longest trek yet — a walk from Nipawin, Sask., to Chilliwack, B.C. ... Read More
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