Counterpoint: The Conservative record on strengthening Canada’s military

[dogger1936]

Yes, however the government that has the power to affect change and doesn't gets the lion's share. The Conservatives have shown no reticence to use their majority to quickly push through legislation on matters of policy or principle. Apparently hurt veterans are deemed of less significance than the wheat board or the long gun registry. or adding thirty seats to Parliament. Or hell, *any* piece of legislation introduced by the government.

This is not to dismiss any legitimacy or necessity in these laws- just to put things in perspective regarding what gets attention versus what doesn't.

Bang on!

 

[m2austin]

Did the veterans Bill of rights end up in the Omnibus bill?

For some info on what's included in Bill C-38 wrt veterans, see my post <a href="http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/104925/post-1148230.html#msg1148230">here</a>.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Yes, however the government that has the power to affect change and doesn't gets the lion's share. The Conservatives have shown no reticence to use their majority to quickly push through legislation on matters of policy or principle .... This is not to dismiss any legitimacy or necessity in these laws- just to put things in perspective regarding what gets attention versus what doesn't.

And we have seen instances where a Minister (even the Veterans Affairs minister) wants something (examples here, here, here, here, here and - even if it's not entirely within government rules - here), and it happens pretty quickly.

 

[QORvanweert]

Yes, however the government that has the power to affect change and doesn't gets the lion's share. The Conservatives have shown no reticence to use their majority to quickly push through legislation on matters of policy or principle. Apparently hurt veterans are deemed of less significance than the wheat board or the long gun registry. or adding thirty seats to Parliament. Or hell, *any* piece of legislation introduced by the government.

This is not to dismiss any legitimacy or necessity in these laws- just to put things in perspective regarding what gets attention versus what doesn't.

Post of the day.

 

[Nemo888]

Yes, however the government that has the power to affect change and doesn't gets the lion's share. The Conservatives have shown no reticence to use their majority to quickly push through legislation on matters of policy or principle. Apparently hurt veterans are deemed of less significance than the wheat board or the long gun registry. or adding thirty seats to Parliament. Or hell, *any* piece of legislation introduced by the government.

This is not to dismiss any legitimacy or necessity in these laws- just to put things in perspective regarding what gets attention versus what doesn't.

Nice. This pretentious announcement about how many billions they are spending on Gucci kit only makes the attitude that vets are disposable all the more obvious. Good luck fighting a war with that over priced kit without Canadian soldiers that have the grit to do whatever it takes.

 

[dogger1936]

Soldiers should never have a doubt in the back of their mind when they roll out on operation. regardless of commitment to our country and our lad's the last thing a soldier should be thinking about is his lack of benefits.

When you know your family will be taken care of and you will be treated fairly when injured or killed; it completes a contract between politicians and soldiers that is required for us to do our jobs to the best of our abilities.

I suggest every soldier become aware of how they will be treated if injured under the NVC. Think about being home and suddenly a civilian dealing with it for what you do for your country.

It's demoralizing and a issue which everyone should consider when asked by your country to do their bidding.