Abandoned comrades: it’s our moral obligation to support the language and cultural advisers 

After playing a crucial role in Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, cultural advisers face disparity in recognition and care.

Putting people first: recruitment, retention, and culture change depend on it

Recruits are hesitant to enlist, and this will continue while the government prioritizes words over actions.

The never-ending story of studying military to civilian transition

Over 10 years, the number of recommendations made by the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Defence Committee, the Senate National Defence Committee and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee counts in the dozens—more if you include additional advice from my office, and that of the Veterans Ombudsman. However, the government has acted on very few of these suggestions.

Canada can ill afford to ignore the treatment of military families: our national security depends on it

Government leaders must work together to ensure that Canadian Armed Forces members and their families do not suffer.

Reservists, military families must be front and centre in defence policy review

The failure to address issues impacting CAF personnel and their families can quickly snowball, having the potential to impact recruitment and retention, and eventually national security.