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‘Sense of relief’: Veteran-led lawsuit against feds could mean multi-million-dollar payoutOn Nov. 8, a final settlement agreement was reached between veterans and the federal government regarding miscalculated disability payments that dated back about 20 years.MoneyNov 17, 2023
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‘It’s not practical’: Veterans pushing for local care in rural Nova ScotiaVeterans are pushing for the federal government to change the criteria for accessing care by Veterans Affairs Canada, which do not allow for care in rural N.S.CanadaSep 8, 2023
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Vandalism of Canadian National Vimy Memorial condemned by ministerThe minister of veterans affairs said the Canadian government, which maintains the Vimy Ridge memorial, is working with French authorities to find the alleged vandal.CanadaAug 16, 2023
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New rehab contract for veterans given failing grade by union. Why?The union is pointing the finger at a lack of training in Veterans Affairs Canada's guidelines, as well as a lack of understanding of what the clients need.CanadaJun 5, 2023
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Military cemeteries need more funding to keep them from falling into disrepairThe Liberals have been repeatedly criticized for refusing to make permanent investments in Veterans Affairs operations over the past few years.CanadaApr 17, 2023
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Nova Scotia veterans’ advocates want new government contract for rehab services cancelledThe federal government awarded the $570-million contract to Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS) in June 2021, but it came into effect last November.CanadaMar 14, 2023
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Veterans Affairs closes investigation into assisted dying discussionsVeterans Affairs says it reviewed hundreds of thousands of files and followed up with hundreds of former service members and family members as part of its investigation.CanadaMar 10, 2023
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Rehab contract sparks new fight between veterans and the Liberal government. Here’s whyThe government is now facing calls to tear up the contract amid broader warnings from the union and its newfound allies about the privatization of veterans' care.CanadaFeb 12, 2023
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Veterans Affairs agent at centre of assisted dying cases ‘no longer employed’A spokesperson for Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay's office confirmed the information Tuesday, after a protracted labour relations process was resolved this week.CanadaDec 20, 2022
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Veterans minister says he thinks all assisted dying talks now known, but isn’t certainIn a year-end interview, Lawrence MacAulay confirmed the same veterans service agent was responsible for all four confirmed cases of discussions about assisted dying.CanadaDec 17, 2022
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