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Canada's First Veterans Ombudsman Appointed
Veterans Affairs Canada news release 15 Oct 07
News release link - francais
The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced today that Canada's New Government has fulfilled its promise to better meet the needs of Veterans by appointing a Veterans Ombudsman. The appointment follows Prime Minister Stephen Harper's announcement last April to create a Veterans Bill of Rights and the Veterans Ombudsman Office. Following a public selection process, Colonel Patrick B. Stogran has been named Canada's first Veterans Ombudsman.
"Our Veterans have always been willing to stand up for Canada and we are proud to stand by them now by appointing a Veterans Ombudsman," said Minister Thompson. "With the appointment of Colonel Stogran, we are ensuring that the needs and concerns of our Veterans continue to be treated with the respect they deserve. Our Veterans have earned that."
Colonel Stogran is currently the Associate Director General of Science and Technology Operations at Defence Research and Development Canada. He has a long and distinguished career in the military. Among his many accomplishments, Colonel Stogran was Commanding Officer of troops in Afghanistan and also served in Bosnia.
"The contributions and sacrifices made by our Veterans have helped to make Canada such a great country. As the Veterans Ombudsman, I look forward to addressing the concerns of these brave men and women," said Colonel Stogran.
The Veterans Ombudsman Office is located in the National Capital Region.
For more information on the Veterans Ombudsman, visit www.vac-acc.gc.ca or call, toll free, 1-866-522-2122.
Stogran named veterans' ombudsman
edmontonjournal.com, 15 Oct 07
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EDMONTON - Col. Pat Stogran, the man who led Edmonton-based troops through their first military action in Afghanistan, has been appointed as the country's ombudsman for veterans.
The new position was announced in April by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as part of a promise to better meet the needs of men and women who have served in the Canadian Forces.
Impartial and independent, the ombudsman is charged with assisting veterans to advance their issues and to raise awareness of their needs.
Stogran was chosen for the job following a public selection process, Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson announced today.
Stogran commanded the Edmonton-based 3rd battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 2002, during the American-led effort to remove Afghanistan's Taliban leadership and its terrorist supporters.
He is currently the associate director general of science and technology operations at Defence Research and Development Canada.
Shared in accordance with the "fair dealing" provisions, Section 29, of the Copyright Act.
Canada's First Veterans Ombudsman Appointed
Veterans Affairs Canada news release 15 Oct 07
News release link - francais
The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced today that Canada's New Government has fulfilled its promise to better meet the needs of Veterans by appointing a Veterans Ombudsman. The appointment follows Prime Minister Stephen Harper's announcement last April to create a Veterans Bill of Rights and the Veterans Ombudsman Office. Following a public selection process, Colonel Patrick B. Stogran has been named Canada's first Veterans Ombudsman.
"Our Veterans have always been willing to stand up for Canada and we are proud to stand by them now by appointing a Veterans Ombudsman," said Minister Thompson. "With the appointment of Colonel Stogran, we are ensuring that the needs and concerns of our Veterans continue to be treated with the respect they deserve. Our Veterans have earned that."
Colonel Stogran is currently the Associate Director General of Science and Technology Operations at Defence Research and Development Canada. He has a long and distinguished career in the military. Among his many accomplishments, Colonel Stogran was Commanding Officer of troops in Afghanistan and also served in Bosnia.
"The contributions and sacrifices made by our Veterans have helped to make Canada such a great country. As the Veterans Ombudsman, I look forward to addressing the concerns of these brave men and women," said Colonel Stogran.
The Veterans Ombudsman Office is located in the National Capital Region.
For more information on the Veterans Ombudsman, visit www.vac-acc.gc.ca or call, toll free, 1-866-522-2122.
Stogran named veterans' ombudsman
edmontonjournal.com, 15 Oct 07
Article link
EDMONTON - Col. Pat Stogran, the man who led Edmonton-based troops through their first military action in Afghanistan, has been appointed as the country's ombudsman for veterans.
The new position was announced in April by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as part of a promise to better meet the needs of men and women who have served in the Canadian Forces.
Impartial and independent, the ombudsman is charged with assisting veterans to advance their issues and to raise awareness of their needs.
Stogran was chosen for the job following a public selection process, Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson announced today.
Stogran commanded the Edmonton-based 3rd battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 2002, during the American-led effort to remove Afghanistan's Taliban leadership and its terrorist supporters.
He is currently the associate director general of science and technology operations at Defence Research and Development Canada.