Canada's first ever ombudsman for veterans is vowing to "go to the wall" for those who have served in the military as he prepares to begin the job of addressing their concerns.
Remembrance Day Sunday will mark the first day of Pat Stogran's new job. Stogran, a retired colonel appointed to the position last month, previously served as commander of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Afghanistan in 2002.
"I view my role strictly as the veterans' champion," Stogran told CBC News. "I take on veterans' causes and go to the wall."
According to the Veterans Affairs Canada, there are more than 800,000 veterans in Canada.
Stogran said he expects to receive as many as 5,000 complaints a year, ranging from veterans' requests for increases to disability pay to getting easier access to their pensions.
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Remembrance Day Sunday will mark the first day of Pat Stogran's new job. Stogran, a retired colonel appointed to the position last month, previously served as commander of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Afghanistan in 2002.
"I view my role strictly as the veterans' champion," Stogran told CBC News. "I take on veterans' causes and go to the wall."
According to the Veterans Affairs Canada, there are more than 800,000 veterans in Canada.
Stogran said he expects to receive as many as 5,000 complaints a year, ranging from veterans' requests for increases to disability pay to getting easier access to their pensions.
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Do you think the new veterans ombudsman will make a difference? Why or why not?
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