The sad saga of Afghan-Canadian military advisers

Veterans’ benefits have improved considerably in recent decades, but not all Canadians sent into war zones are treated equally.

Interim Ombud for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces Robyn Hynes, left, has picked up the advocacy mantle for language and cultural advisers with Minister Bill Blair’s office. Photograph courtesy of DND and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

November 4, 2024

OTTAWA—We are now in the midst of Remembrance Week, and most Canadians are wearing a poppy to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of Canada. It should also be a time for civilians to reflect on those veterans who ...

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