The Governor General s resignation and Kamala in Canada: In The News for Jan. 22
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette inspects the Guard of Honour as she makes her way deliver the Throne Speech, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand January 22, 2021 - 1:26 AM
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 22 .
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OTTAWA âIntergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc concedes Julie Payette s resignation as governor general shows a need to strengthen the process for vetting vice-regal appointments.
Internal reports prepared by Veterans Affairs Canada show Canadian veterans have been waiting longer and longer in recent years to access psychiatric services and other medical support at government-run clinics.
The reports obtained by The Canadian Press through the access-to-information system are separate from the controversy surrounding the backlog of tens of thousands of applications from veterans for disability benefits.
They also follow a previous warning from the federal auditor general about former soldiers facing long waits for badly needed mental-health services, with the reports blaming the growing delays on a soaring demand for help over the past five years.
Veterans face increasing wait times for mental-health support at government clinics, internal reports show theglobeandmail.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theglobeandmail.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay responds during question period in the House of Commons on Tuesday March 10, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld January 22, 2021 - 1:00 AM
OTTAWA - Internal reports prepared by Veterans Affairs Canada show Canadian veterans have been waiting longer and longer in recent years to access psychiatric services and other medical support at government-run clinics.
The reports obtained by The Canadian Press through the access-to-information system are separate from the controversy surrounding the backlog of tens of thousands of applications from veterans for disability benefits.
They also follow a previous warning from the federal auditor general about former soldiers facing long waits for badly needed mental-health services, with the reports blaming the growing delays on a soaring demand for help over the past five years.
Veterans Face Increasing Wait Times for Mental Health Support at Government Clinics
OTTAWA Internal reports prepared by Veterans Affairs Canada show Canadian veterans have been waiting longer and longer in recent years to access psychiatric services and other medical support at government-run clinics.
The reports obtained by The Canadian Press through the access-to-information system are separate from the controversy surrounding the backlog of tens of thousands of applications from veterans for disability benefits.
They also follow a previous warning from the federal auditor general about former soldiers facing long waits for badly needed mental-health services, with the reports blaming the growing delays on a soaring demand for help over the past five years.