Veterans Affairs committee  The biggest role that we have is our primary aim, which is to look after veterans and their families. Our primary aim is really handled through what Ray does in our national service bureau. We have volunteer service officers in every branch across the country. That's 1,400 volun

Veterans Affairs committee  As a career manager in the Canadian Armed Forces, I found universality of service was always a concern. It all depends on the numbers of people you have and your ceiling and manning levels within the military. In the old days, we retained all sorts of people who were in the medic

Veterans Affairs committee  What is to be done? Regardless of the stage of service, it is important that all personnel understand the consequences of that service and have confidence in the system. That starts here, with the support of government, which makes the ultimate decision to place Canadian men and

Veterans Affairs committee  Chair, and members of the standing committee, thank you for inviting the Royal Canadian Legion today to discuss the stages that mark the transition period and possible obstacles that would mar a smooth transition from a life of service. In 2015, when the Legion first appeared t