When I was deputy ombudsman at Veterans Affairs Canada, we did a review on an ID card for veterans. I was absolutely staggered by the amount of emotion and sentiment that was wrapped around that type of identification. I think you become a veteran the day you enlist.
We're at a point in time, I think, when I wonder why we have multiple cards. Why isn't there one card that follows this person through their life, allows them access to their benefits and services at Veterans Affairs Canada, and identifies them? I think we're there. I do believe and am of the firm opinion that you become a veteran the day you enlist, not the day you get out.