In 2019, I had the privilege, on behalf of the Union of Veterans Affairs Employees, to lay a wreath at the November 11th Remembrance Day ceremonies in Ottawa. It was the first time I was going to be actually involved in the ceremony. It was a cold morning and not knowing what to expect I …
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LETTER: VETERANS DESERVE BETTER TREATMENT
Korean War veteran Kenneth Jeffery outside the Wedgeport Legion in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia – SaltWire Network file photo I write regarding the Oct. 13th editorial “Veterans Affairs backlog mind-boggling.” First of all, thank you for highlighting this issue to Canadians. Veterans and their families do need more than thanks from the government and a …
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Women’s History Month
Every October since 1992, Canada celebrates Women’s History Month, with the highlight being Person’s Day on October 18. October has been selected because of the historical significance of the “Persons Case” decision of 1929, a landmark victory in the struggle of Canadian women for equality. Canada was governed by the British North America Act. It …
Union demands permanent hires to solve backlog in veterans’ benefit applications
Union demands permanent hires to solve backlog in veterans’ benefit applications
Union Calls for Permanent Fix to Problems at Veterans Affairs Canada
For Immediate Release September 28, 2020 The union representing employees at Veterans Affairs Canada is welcoming a report from the Parliamentary Budget Office on disability benefit processing by the department as support for their long-standing position that short-term measures will not fix the problems facing Veterans and the families when it comes to getting the …
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NATIONAL BI VISIBILITY DAY September 23
Also called Bisexual Pride Day, is an important way to recognize our bi+ friends and celebrate their identities. National Bi Visibility Day, is a brainchild of three bisexual activists Wendy Curry, Michael Page and Gigi Raven Wilbur, during a conference they were attending in Johannesburg, South Africa – the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference …