On September 25th, Tom Lukiwski, Conservative candidate for Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan, emphasized the value to the Moose Jaw and Dundurn areas of Andrew Scheer’s campaign pledge to establish a new Military Covenant to protect Veterans.
“Our constituency is home to 15 Wing, CFD Dundurn as well as many Veterans, so this is a policy that is very close to home to the interests of people in our communities,” Lukiwski said.
A few days before, Scheer announced a comprehensive plan to deliver more help to Canada’s Veterans in a timely and respectful manner.
- Enshrine, in legislation, a Military Covenant between the Government of Canada and all Canada’s Veterans. This will guarantee that every Veteran is treated with respect and is provided services in a timely manner.
- Clear the current backlog of Veterans’ benefit applications within 24 months.
- Create a reliable, dependable pension system that, unlike the Liberal status quo, is fair to Canada’s most disabled Veterans.
- Strengthen transition services to support discharged or retired Canadian Armed Forces members.
- Strike an independent inquiry to provide answers about Canadian Armed Forces members who were administered mefloquine.
- Provide more service dogs to Canadian Veterans in their communities.
- Put vital commemoration projects, like the National Memorial for Canada’s War in Afghanistan, back on track.
“Justin Trudeau gave terrorist Omar Khadr $10.5 million. He was willing to break the law to help out the lobbyists from SNC-Lavalin. But when Canada’s Veterans asked for help, he said ‘You’re asking for more than we are able to give,’” Lukiwski said.
“That sort of dismissive attitude towards Veterans will end under an Andrew Scheer government. A Conservative government will ensure that Veterans receive the respect they deserve.”
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