OTTAWA — The federal government will provide financial compensation as well as health support for dozens of former cadets who were unfairly treated following a deadly grenade explosion more than 40 years ago. The families of the boys killed in the explosion will each receive a one-time payment of $100,000. RelatedWalbourne, whose investigation was prompted by complaints from several survivors, found the boys had been treated unfairly compared with their instructors and other military personnel involved. Thursday’s settlement came after lengthy negotiations prompted by Walbourne’s report. The ombudsman issued a separate report in January that found even today, cadets injured or killed while in uniform do not get adequate support or benefits.

Source: National Post March 09, 2017 21:56 UTC