After 10 years of advice, are the feds making enough progress to help veterans?

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Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan announced details of the government's commitment to provide a pension for life for veterans on Dec. 20. Its implementation will roll out next year.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY VETERANS OMBUDSMAN GUY PARENT

August 1, 2018

I believe that Canadians want veterans and their families to be treated well and accorded the utmost respect. After all, these are the men and women who selflessly take up the mantle to protect our way of life and, if need be, are ready to lay down theirs to ensure our peace and security. It is ver...

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