Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Kyle Duggan
Publication Date: August 13, 2025 - 07:42
Former top general says Carney should review medals for Afghan veterans
August 13, 2025
A former top general who led the military during the Afghanistan conflict is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to revisit the files of soldiers who served there to see if any of their awards should be upgraded to the Victoria Cross.
Rick Hillier said that despite the failure of recent attempts to trigger such an independent review, he thinks the odds are better now that Ottawa is bent on revitalizing the Canadian Armed Forces.
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