Petition E-6661 will be presented in Parliament later this month. The petition says a review board would have to the power to reconsider veterans’ actions and upgrade awards for bravery when appropriate.

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Ed Staniowski, a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces and former NHL goaltender, joined guest host Brent Loucks on the Evan Bray Show on Monday morning to discuss what this initiative means for veterans like him, and why he thinks the movement could help bring Canada together.

Listen to the full interview, or read the transcript below.

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