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Andrew Scheer was asked to name one policy that shows he supports women’s rights. He couldn’t name any
(via PressProgress)
Scheer won't commit to keeping cannabis legal if Tories form government
(via CTV News)
Surviving care: This is who Trudeau has been fighting at human rights tribunal
(via APTN News)
Why Saskatchewan is prescribing liquor to save lives
(via Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
China issues angry criticism of Stephen Harper’s visit to Taiwan
(via The Globe and Mail)
One year later, meet the people still living in Oppenheimer Park
(via Vancouver Courier)
Singh walks picket line with striking hotel workers in Vancouver
(via News 1130)
Logging moves forward as court rules against Haida Gwaii protesters
(via Haida Gwaii Observer)
Racist incidents during 2019 election campaign prompts a new look at famed Oka image
(via Toronto Star)
Chinese social media giant flouting Canadian election law
(via CBC News)
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Who’ll stand up for vets?
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I served with the CAF military from 1972 to 2002. It was a good experience overall, with a few great years in there. I left with no disabilities or even hard feelings. I didn’t look back though.
We used to say: “don’t get hurt, don’t get sick.” Due to the nature of our work, we were vulnerable. We knew the deal, prepare for disappointment and a fight, if one should get injured or worse.
Every last government has treated those serve more or less the same way. If people truly cared about veterans, they wouldn’t turn it into a political “bun fight.” We used to toss buns at one another at mess dinners, a useless activity and waste of food.