An Edmonton-based veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces reserves, who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related to a sexual assault and the viewing of graphic footage of …
Canadian Armed Forces
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Canada’s military is ‘too woke?’ Hardly — it must embrace diversity to survive
By Paul T. Mitchell, Professor of Defence Studies, Canadian Forces College The publication of the latest issue of the Canadian Military Journal (CMJ) has angered some of Canada’s right-wing media …
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FeaturedMental Health
Former soldier awarded compensation for pain, suffering related to anxiety disorder from harassment and sexual assault
The Veterans Review and Appeal Board of Canada has awarded compensation for pain and suffering to a Canadian Armed Forces veteran suffering from anxiety disorder, pointing to a sexual assault …
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FeaturedMental Health
Former soldier with terminal cirrhosis denied PTSD benefits by Veterans Review and Appeal Board
A former regular member of the Canadian Armed Forces has had his claim for benefits related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) denied by the Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB). …
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FeaturedMental Health
Canadian soldier awarded full benefits for PTSD nearly 20 years after he first sought them
The Veterans Review and Appeal Board of Canada has awarded full entitlement for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who was involved …
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The Veterans Review and Appeal Board has granted a disability pension to a 35-year-old veteran, who served in the Regular Force of the Canadian Armed Forces from October 2008 to …
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FeaturedMental HealthSexual Harassment
CAF reservist awarded increased disability assessment for PTSD over issues of sexual harassment and mistrust in military
A Canadian Armed Forces reservist has been awarded an increased disability assessment for her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The applicant, who has served in the Reserve Force from Jan. 31, …
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Sexual HarassmentWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Significant increase in number of sexual assaults in Canadian Armed Forces: Statistics Canada
There has been a significant increase in the number of sexual assaults within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), according to new data from Statistics Canada. The 2022 Survey on Sexual …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario spending $4.3 million to fund veteran job training programs
In a significant initiative to support Canadian Armed Forces members transitioning to civilian life, the Ontario government is investing $4.3 million in four innovative training projects. These projects, aimed at …
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FeaturedJust CauseProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Canadian Armed Forces justified in releasing soldier over harassment allegations, despite fact criminal charges were withdrawn
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) was justified in releasing a soldier who was found to have sexually harassed a colleague following a workplace investigation, the Federal Court has ruled. EZ, …