Posts Tagged ‘canadian veterans’

Veterans Affairs Funding A No-brainer Says Hughes

Veterans Affairs Funding A No-brainer Says Hughes

Canada just marked Remembrance Day, an occasion where we show our support and commitment to the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country. Despite that sentiment, political promises made to veterans do not always translate into action.  That has been the case for [Read more]

Statement from the Premier on Remembrance Day

Statement from the Premier on Remembrance Day

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement for Remembrance Day: “Today, as we mark 100 years since the armistice that ended the First World War, I encourage all Ontarians to reflect on the bravery of our Canadian heroes, past and present, and the sacrifices they have made in the [Read more]

Remembrance Day statement from Andrea Horwath

Remembrance Day statement from Andrea Horwath

HAMILTON, ON – Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath released the following statement to mark Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, 2018: “This Sunday, the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11 a.m., we mark 100 years since the guns fell silent at the moment the First World War came to an end. [Read more]

“Despite the promises, veterans still fighting for better service” says Hughes (version française inclus)

“Despite the promises, veterans still fighting for better service” says Hughes (version française inclus)

Version française ci-dessous Last week I attended a rally on the steps of Parliament organized by veterans suffering from the long-lasting effects of the anti-malarial drug Mefloquinne.  It struck me that this is becoming the new normal as veterans are forced to take their struggles with Veterans [Read more]

“Gov’t Shamelessly Uses Veterans As a Wedge In Budget” Hughes

“Gov’t Shamelessly Uses Veterans As a Wedge In Budget” Hughes

OTTAWA, ON – The government is cynically attempting to use veterans as a wedge to garner support for their pre-election budget despite years of inaction, says Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes. Hughes says the government should remove the items related to Veterans from the budget so [Read more]

“Veterans Affairs drops a bundle on Twitter” Hughes

“Veterans Affairs drops a bundle on Twitter” Hughes

  As Decoration Day approaches and as we gear up to mark the 70th anniversary of D Day it is appropriate to consider the way we are treating our veterans.   All indicators point to strained relations between veterans and the government who have pinched considerable pennies from the [Read more]

Government reluctantly lifting claw back measures says Hughes

Government reluctantly lifting claw back measures says Hughes

If you have something embarrassing to announce a good time to do it is on a Friday afternoon.  It is believed that most news outlets have set their stories by that point, and the majority of journalists are not paying attention to the news ticker.   This is even truer on a Friday before a long [Read more]

Veterans’ Plate Now Available for Motorcycles

Veterans’ Plate Now Available for Motorcycles

McGuinty Government Honours Ontario Veterans To recognize their courage and dedication, Ontario veterans can now get a veterans’ licence plate for motorcycles. Like the veterans’ passenger vehicle plate, this new motorcycle plate recognizes the commitment made by past and current [Read more]

MP’s Opinions re: Dept of Veterans Affairs

MP’s Opinions re: Dept of Veterans Affairs

Veteran’s Face Department Cutbacks and Loss of Popular Ombudsman from Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes The Conservative Government has recently committed to stripping services from veterans who have admirably served our country.  The Department of Veterans Affairs is the subject of [Read more]

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