Former top commanders urge Ottawa to support Afghan-Canadian combat advisers

The federal government needs to listen to the pleas of Afghan-Canadian combat advisers who — having played a pivotal role in helping Canada complete its mission in the Afghan War — were denied benefits and health coverage, former top military commanders say.

Former top commanders urge Ottawa to support Afghan-Canadian combat advisers
A group of Afghan-Canadians, who served as language and cultural advisors during the Afghan War, hold a demonstration on Nov. 12 in Ottawa.

The federal government needs to listen to the pleas of Afghan-Canadian combat advisers who — having played a pivotal role in helping Canada complete its mission in the Afghan War — were denied benefits and health coverage, former top military commanders say.