The news confounds critics who say many of those being let go for medical reasons are the ones most in need of career guidance. One of the changes recently announced by the Liberal government involved allowing veterans to access career transition services throughout their lifetimes. That means ex-soldiers — once they're healthy again and perhaps re-trained — could take advantage of the career services. Last winter, the Liberals hired Agelic, an Oshawa, Ont.-based company, to provide career guidance to veterans looking for civilian jobs under a $10.3-million contract. Gauthier said up to 1,000 ex-service members and their spouses have been approved to receive services under career transition.

Source: CBC News October 01, 2018 08:00 UTC