It’s time for our veterans’ programs and services to reflect a new generation of vets

Today’s veterans differ from previous generations, and to honour their service by providing the right supports to meet their needs as they age.

Most of today’s veterans served in the military after 1954 in peacekeeping and combat roles overseas, and provided aid at home during natural disasters and emergencies, including supporting long-term care homes during the pandemic.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY SAMIR SINHA, JOHN MUSCEDERE, DAVID PEDLAR

November 11, 2024

When you think of veterans on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, what images come to mind? For many Canadians, it might be a visual of the veterans from the two world wars. However, this image does not reflect the vast majority of today’s veterans.

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