Canada's military ombudsman is calling on the Liberal government to line up veterans benefits and services for every injured soldier before they are given a medical discharge. Benefits delayedThe wounded have three years to recover from their injuries and return to normal duty under the existing system. Almost 53 per cent of the 2,000 complaints investigated annually by the Canadian Forces ombudsman involve so-called "end of career issues," Walbourne said in an interview with CBC News. Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent, right, and Canadian Forces Ombudsman Gary Walbourne will undertake a joint investigation into how ill or injured Canadian Forces members are treated in their transition to civilian life. "We need to ensure that the financial plans are in place so the member has continuity," said Walbourne, who prior to being the military's watchdog, served as the deputy veterans ombudsman.

Source: CBC News September 27, 2016 08:59 UTC