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REUNION 2023 VVi 10 Oct 20220 The Airborne Social Club (Edmonton) has confirmed they will host a Paratroopers Reunion in Edmonton during the above period. This reunion is open to all former members of the Canadian Airborne Regiment; current and former members - Regular and Reserve Force Parachute Units/Elements; former members of the Canadian Airborne Centre; former members Canadian Forces Parachute Maintenance Depot; 1 Canadian Parachute Association; current and former paratroopers members of Search and Rescue Squadrons/Elements; Allied Paratroopers; and all other paratroopers, whether or not they have served in an active parachute role or not. In addition to the above members themselves, a grateful welcome is extended to all Honorary Club members, wives, spouses and partners of members no longer with us. While no specific theme has been established, members of the Club are at the initial planning stages and will provide specific details on a periodic basis. Although we are endeavouring to reach as many as possible via all means possible, it is requested that you pass on this information to those you are in contact with and who we may not have contacted. Open PDF... See more... |
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Mefloquine Lawsuit Lawyers in CanadaVVi 19 Oct 2020 Introduction to Mefloquine and its Effects Mefloquine is an anti-malarial medication, which was often prescribed for members of the Canadian Armed Forces who were deployed to malaria-prevalent areas such as Somalia, Rwanda and Afghanistan. However, there are many serious side effects associated with the use of Mefloquine, some of which are especially problematic for circumstances experienced by military personnel. These side effects include, but are not limited to: anxiety, paranoia, psychotic behaviour, depression, thoughts of suicide, and hallucinations. The warning labels for Mefloquine by Health Canada were revised in 2016 to include the above side effects, emphasizing the severity and duration of these effects. Despite allegedly finding that Mefloquine does not have long-term effects, the Canadian Armed Forces now only prescribes Mefloquine as the last line of prevention or treatment for malaria. Legal History and Action In 2001, a class action was commenced for veterans who served in Somalia and who were ordered to take Mefloquine. This action was commenced in Ontario against the Canadian government, among others. However, in 2018 this class action was dismissed for delay. In late 2018, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP partnered with Waddell Phillips PC to represent individual mass tort claims for all veterans who were required to take Mefloquine from 1992 onwards. For more information on the difference between a class action and mass tort actions, please see our article here. The Mefloquine Issue Canadian veterans who were deployed to various locations including Somalia, Rwanda and Afghanistan in the 1990’s and 2000’s, and who were required to take Mefloquine, have come forward claiming they are now suffering from serious and long-term side effects from the anti-malarial drug. Many veterans claim they suffered one or more of these significant side effects after they were ordered to take the anti-malaria drug, which was initially prescribed as part of a clinical trial in Somalia, and then afterwards adopted by the military as their anti-malarial drug of choice. One of the main issues is that the clinical trial did not follow proper procedure. Among its failings, the veterans were not asked to provide their consent and potential side effects were not disclosed to them prior to the trial. Later on, for missions such as those in Rwanda and Afghanistan, the government continued to fail to disclose to its troops the potentially permanent side effects. As a result, they claim the federal government did not meet its duty of care. Veterans are now seeking compensation for the harm and injuries they have suffered as a result of that negligence on the part of their government. Mefloquine is rarely used today in the Canadian military. It was announced in June 2017 by the Department of National Defence that Mefloquine would only be used if someone in the Canadian Armed Forces specifically asked for it, or if there are particular issues with the other anti-malarials (i.e., allergy, interaction or contraindications with other drugs, etc.). Call Today Call us today for a free consultation and to see if you are eligible to join our Mefloquine Lawsuit in Canada. 1-877-771-7006 See more... |
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PRIVATE SOCIAL MEDIA SITE DEDICATED TO SERVING/VETERAN MILITARY,
FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIESAccounts are free for veterans, serving members and the immediate family of the military, police, ambulance and coast guard, etc. VetsSpace Social Media Site... for those serving and have served. This is not a forum, but a social media site in its structure. Although still under construction, one can still join now. https://vetsspace.online/
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CANADIAN VETERANS Charles Scott July 14 at 10:40 PM VVi 16 Jul 2020 no ·  Fellow
veterans and Canadians,You may recall that I went public with my battle with VAC in May 2020. I took to Twitter to spread awareness of veterans issues. Veterans issues are non-partisan. If you’d like to follow and support here’s my account. https://twitter.com/CharlesScott223 I hope you are all doing well. Warm regards, Charles Scott Edmonton, AB https://twitter.com/CharlesScott223 You can see the details of the claim at the following locations: CBC at https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/soldier-pension-forgotten-1.5622577?fbclid=IwAR0WfWWWNUt0PA56TVak3QjV1Ch-StL1LBSABXEmsNnCliqJ8C_IRZS_wxw VVI Latest News at https://veteranvoice.info/pages/latestnews.html/3news.html#Twice-forgotten_soldier_sues_Veterans_Affairs |
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VVi Website VVi 25 Jun 2020 This website, www.veteranvoice.info is now available on all devices, including smart phones, and all OSs. If you note any problems, contact webmaster@veteranvoice.info . |
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CERB is TAXABLE income Chanlika Holgersen April 5 at 8:47 AM VVi 08 Apr 2020 no For everyone applying for the CERB tomorrow. It IS a TAXABLE income. Meaning you will be required to pay taxes on it. BUT - here’s the kicker - they WILL NOT be taking off the required taxes! So if you receive the full $8000 over the next 4 months you must put aside $2400 (high tax bracket - most will fall in the lower tax bracket of 15% and will owe $1200) to pay back at tax time next year if you don’t want it to bite you in the a$$! Money isn’t free! Be smart! EDIT: Wow I didn’t realize how far this would reach. Editing to reiterate this is just a generalized margin for the higher tax bracket. Everyone will owe a different % of taxes in 2021 based on your 2020 income. I only posted this because believe it or not, I have friends who think the CERB is not a taxable benefit. Yes it is like EI, but where it differentiates is that EI will deduct the necessary taxes for you before putting the money in your pocket - CERB does not. The reasoning for this is to get the money in your pockets faster and they’re not wasting time calculating everyone’s 2019 income to see how much individuals are entitled to. Thank you. Disclaimer* I am not educated to give advice on EI/CERB benefits - just passing along information I got from a CPA relative so people aren’t in for a shock come tax time next year - so please talk to a CRA representative if you’re still confused. |
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FREE PREVIEW - RUDE AWAKENING: THE GOVERNMENT'S SECRET WAR AGAINST CANADA'S VETERANS
Colonel (retired) Pat B. Stogran
Following a military career of over thirty years, which includes deployments to Bosnia and Afghanistan, Colonel Pat Stogran becomes Canada’s first Veterans Ombudsman. The new Office of the Veterans Ombudsman is intended to be a symbol of Canada’s commitment to the members and veterans of the Canadian Forces, who accept unlimited liability in the service of our country and often make traumatic, life-altering sacrifices. Colonel Stogran is proud to take the assignment, seeing it as an opportunity to give back to all those who serve. But in the next three years, as he encounters nothing but intransigence and malfeasance in the hallowed halls of government, he undergoes a rude awakening to the cesspool of callousness, deceit, and neglect that is the Government of Canada’s response to the needs of its veterans. Stogran’s exposure to the real Government of Canada, which is hidden from the view of mainstream Canadians, reveals that it is nothing like the myth that has been built up around it as a caring and committed model for the rest of the world. It is an experience he describes as more traumatic than the years he spent in war zones, and it will cause him to question what it really means to be a Canadian. Part shocking exposé, part dire and urgent warning, Rude Awakening reveals a culture of government that victimizes our veterans and could also very well threaten the quality of life we all enjoy as Canadians.
Paperback | December 18, 2015
To purchase see... http://www.amazon.ca/Rude-Awakening-Governments-Against-Veterans-ebook/dp/B019PIKNTK
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In 2011, a group of concerned Canadians formed the Equitas Disabled Soldiers Funding Society (Equitas Society – meaning ”Equality”), incorporated pursuant to the Laws of British Columbia, in order to provide these services to our disabled soldiers. a) To raise the awareness of the reduced disability benefits provided to our disabled Canadian soldiers as result of the 2006 New Veterans Charter, b) To raise the funds necessary to pay for the legal disbursement costs of the disabled soldiers who have retained the law firm, Miller Thomson, to address their reduced disability benefits in the courts. - See more at: http://equitassociety.ca/#sthash.Pz2dK3ej.dpuf See more... http://equitassociety.ca/ |
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Canada's Sacrifice in Afghanistan Hardcover –
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Were you Prescribed Mefloquine while in MilitaryService? Learn
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