Canada's Vets Deserve Victoria Cross Review

0:00It's April 27. You're listening to Canada News today. AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. A delegation heads to Ottawa, Wednesday to push the Canadian government for an independent board to review Afghanistan war heroes for our top military. Honor the Victoria Cross. Since it started in 1993, Canada has awarded zero despite epic bravery in our longest war. A petition with 16,523 signatures highlights this gap. Allies stepped up big time. Britain gave out three Victoria crosses, Australia four, New Zealand, one, and the US-18 medals of honor. Canadian vets like Private Jess Lower Show, who fought with a broken back against Taliban waves and others who braved enemy fire to save comrades. Showed that same level of guts, but got passed over. Afghanistan veterans feel overlooked after Canada sent 40,000 troops and lost lives there. MP Pauline Rochefort, who sponsored the petition, says her community echoes this

1:02with Laura Shell's story symbolizing the issue. Retired General Rick Hillier, who led during the war, warns it hurts future recruitment if we don't honor sacrifice, right? The petition spotlights Laura Shell's October 14, 2006, stand in posh mole where he held off 20 plus insurgents alone, injured. With a broken neck and more, saving his company, he died last August at home and rest to lay Ontario. Officials suggest starting the review with his case. Government has 45 days to respond, backed by Senate motions and provinces like Ontario and Saskatchewan. Recognizing these heroes isn't just fair. It's how we build trust for tomorrow's fights.