‘High time’ women veterans’ experiences are recognized: retired major | Canada Tonight

The Veterans Affairs Committee has released a report on the experiences of women veterans. The committee made 42 recommendations in the report, including an official apology from the Government of Canada. Retired major Donna Riguidel, co-founder of the Survivor Perspectives Consulting group with the Canadian Armed Forces, says the experiences of women veterans are different and it is ‘high time’ that was recognized.

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