Another One Of Those "Seasonal" Media Issues....

....on November 12th MSM will gear up for dealing with xmas gifts for needy kids.

Peter Stoffer: Improving our veterans' lives

Posted: November 10, 2009, 10:00 AM by NP Editor

On Remembrance Day, Canadians will pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our veterans and currently serving Canadian Forces (CF) and RCMP personnel. We will honour the living and remember the fallen.

But recalling the great sacrifices and contributions of these men and women also carries with it a great responsibility. As a nation, we must ensure that CF and RCMP veterans, along with their families, are well cared for — from the moment they sign up to serve our country to the moment they pass away.

In recent years, we have seen improvements to a number of veteran’s benefits, including Operational Stress Injury Social Support Centres, wellness and transition programs under the new Veterans Charter and assistance for allied veterans now living in Canada. Although these programs are certainly a step in the right direction, there is much more we can do to improve the lives of veterans and their families. That is why New Democrats continue to press this Conservative government to implement key reforms for programs and services for veterans and their families.

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