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Military budget squeeze limits paid Remembrance Day participation in Ontario

By Murray Brewster Nov 10, 2026 | 4:00 AM

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Despite billions in new defence spending, military budget restraints are limiting paid Remembrance Day participation in southwestern Ontario. Leaked emails reveal commanders capped attendance at 50 reservists per unit, prompting complaints from troops. The military says soldiers can still attend ceremonies in uniform, but without being paid.

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