For those Conservatives out there. And that liberal was an Idiot- Guess who the idiot is the Vets Affairs Minister- Julian- Mr.Fukup, so that should clearly state how Harper looks at Veterans.
Tories’ stand on veterans lawsuit ‘reprehensible,’ Royal Canadian Legion says - The Globe and Mail
The Conservative government is facing a revolt among veterans groups for claiming it is not bound by the promises of previous governments in the care of wounded soldiers.
The Royal Canadian Legion is describing the government’s position as “reprehensible.”
Just before the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April, 1917, then prime minister Robert Borden acknowledged the government’s duty to care for the wounded.
“You can go into this action feeling assured of this, and as the head of the government I give you this assurance: That you need not fear that the government and the country will fail to show just appreciation of your service to the country and Empire in what you are about to do and what you have already done.
“The government and the country will consider it their first duty to see that a proper appreciation of your effort and of your courage is brought to the notice of people at home that no man, whether he goes back or whether he remains in Flanders, will have just cause to reproach the government for having broken faith with the men who won and the men who died.”
Borden’s statement has shaped decades of government policy, but it has never been formally enshrined within the Constitution – a point government lawyers have exploited in their lawsuit defence.
Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino underscored the position when he met with a series of veterans groups last week.
Veterans can sue Ottawa over benefits, judge rules - Canada - CBC News
