Opposition criticizes DND job decrease

Opposition MP`s strongly objected to the government`s decision to decrease jobs at the Department of National Defence.

According to CTV News NDP MP Jack Harris stated that this decision indicates the government`s lack of empathy towards their soldiers.

He also stated that the job decrease will make it more difficult for the soldiers to receive mental health treatment.

Defence Minister Peter Mackay argued that Canada has more mental health professionals for soldiers compared to other Nato countries.

Senator Romeo Dallaire said that soldiers need all the help they can get otherwise their mental issues will lead to suicide.