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Bill to grant wartime service recognition to Afghan, Gulf veterans wins support
Members of Parliament say they have all-party support to advance legislation recognizing wartime service by veterans of conflicts such as Afghanistan.
Senator Hassan Yussuff introduced Bill S-246, which is entering its first debate in the House of Commons.
The bill would create a national framework for wartime recognition and require the government to explain its decisions publicly.
Veterans groups support the bill, while ministers pledged consultations on past operation classifications; recognition would not change pensions or benefits.