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 Continuing the Fight: Canada's Veterans |
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Those who served during Canada's wars expected danger at the hands of the enemy. But they were ill prepared for the fight that awaited some of them at home. Most veterans were welcomed home with open arms and assistance in putting their lives back in order. But several groups — native Canadians, Métis, merchant mariners and Hong Kong prisoners of war — found themselves ignored and denied the recognition and benefits so crucial to rebuilding their lives. For them, the fight would last another half century. |
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 A 1944 CBC Radio program warns jubilant Canadians that the boys returning home may face serious problems. (Radio; runs 7:05) |
 Native Canadian veterans discuss the reasons they enlisted, and how they were treated overseas and back at home. (Radio; runs 10:27) |
 Members of Canada's merchant navy faced the gravest of danger, but are told they are not veterans. (Radio; runs 6:26) |
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 Ossie MacLean faced U-boat wolf packs in the Atlantic and dive-bombers in the Mediterranean, but his toughest fight is in Ottawa. (Radio; runs 6:54) |
 After 57 years, Canadian veterans are compensated for their suffering in Japanese prisoner of war camps. (TV; runs 2:38) |
 A package of up to $24,000 each for merchant marine veterans is called both "historic and overdue" and "too little, too late". (TV; runs 2:52) |
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 Justice finally comes to aboriginal Canadians denied routine veteran's benefits after the Second World War and Korea. (TV; runs 2:34) |
 Métis veterans seek recognition and financial compensation, but few will be alive if and when it comes. (TV; runs 2:18) |
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