Canada’s must-do list, not a wish-list for veterans

Canadians cannot renege on the contract was understood when we joined the armed forces, that the government would care for and compensate us for our losses in a manner that allows us to live in dignity, fairness, and prosperity.

Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured on the Hill. Veterans advocate Sean Bruyea says pension problems and care for veterans still persist today, and that Veterans Affairs Canada needs effective oversight.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SEAN BRUYEA

November 11, 2024

This will be my 25th Remembrance Day advocating for injured serving members, veterans, and their families. Some things have improved, while others remain unchanged. Sadly, we have witnessed a regressive repeat of the sad legacies and past neglect of those in unif...

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