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Warrant Officer Nicholas Hancock, of Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre (CFEWC), was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) for his role as part of Canada’s contribution in defeating Daesh in Iraq. WO Hancock’s tireless dedication reflected great credit upon him and Canada. The Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) recognizes the performance of a military deed or a military activity in a highly professional manner or of a very high standard that brings considerable benefit or honour to the Canadian Armed Forces.
PBO was requested to prepare a cost estimate of veteran’s benefits under the three different regimes that have existed: the Pension Act, the Veterans Well-being Act and Pension for Life. The results are described in a recent article by Lee Berthiaume which will be of interest to our veteran members. https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/some-disabled-veterans-to-get-less-cash-under-liberal-plan-budget-watchdog.
In mid-1994, Canada deployed troops to Rwanda as part of UNAMIR II. The trials, tribulations and achievements of the soldiers in this deployment, which included major tasks for our community, have been overshadowed by other tragic stories from the country. A recent article in the Globe and Mail highlights efforts to alert Canadians to this ‘forgotten’ story. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-rwanda-canada-veterans-forgotten-mission/
NEWS – Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Recreational Fishing Now Free for Canadian Service Members Ontario’s Government for the People is Giving Back to our Heroes January 2, 2019 11:00 A.M. TORONTO — Ontario’s Government for the People has delivered on its promise and is giving back to those men and women who have sacrificed so much. As of January 1, 2019, all veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Ontario can enjoy recreational fishing across the province without having to purchase a fishing licence. “Our government is working to show appreciation for veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members, helping make it easier and more affordable to enjoy recreational fishing,” said John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. Recreational fishing is a $2.2 billion industry in Ontario and an important tradition in the lives of many. With this regulatory change, all Canadian Armed Forces members¬ – retired or still serving – can maximize their time on the water, and ice, by fishing all year round at no cost. “Today, and everyday, we should salute the sacrifice and bravery of our service members who have defended and continue to defend the rights and freedoms we enjoy,” said […]