Retiring military members face months-long delays for severance, benefit payouts

Soon-to-be retired members of the Canadian military are facing a wait of up to four months for severance and accumulated vacation payouts — just the latest obstacle facing soldiers, sailors and aircrew struggling with the soaring cost of living.

Retiring military members face months-long delays for severance, benefit payouts
A group of soldiers march down a street on a sunny day with crowds and a Canadian flag in the background.

Soon-to-be retired members of the Canadian military are facing a wait of up to four months for severance and accumulated vacation payouts — just the latest obstacle facing soldiers, sailors and aircrew struggling with the soaring cost of living.