The government's "moral, social, legal and fiduciary obligation" to support both military veterans and the families of those killed or injured in service will take the parliamentary spotlight today as the New Democrats attempt to convince their Commons colleagues to formally acknowledge the existence of "a standalone covenant" to do so.
The full text of the motion, which stands in the name of British Columbia MP Fin Donnelly:
Support for veterans to be put to a full House vote by NDP - Politics - CBC News
The full text of the motion, which stands in the name of British Columbia MP Fin Donnelly:
That, in the opinion of the House, a standalone covenant of moral, social, legal, and fiduciary obligation exists between the Canadian people and the government to provide equitable financial compensation and support services to past and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have been injured, disabled or have died as a result of military service, and to their dependents, which the government is obligated to fulfil.
Support for veterans to be put to a full House vote by NDP - Politics - CBC News