The news did get much attention last week. However, it’s very embarassing for the Canadian Army. Army’s ombudsman, Mary Mc Fadyen denounces the injustice done to reservists wounded in combat. The ombudsman notes double standards between the members of the regular force and the reservists. While Reservists are often called to do the same job as regulars they only get a meagre $50 000 if they lose body parts, while regulars get $125 000.

“In a strong report Thursday, Mary McFadyen said the Canadian Forces have different standards for regulars and some of the reserves.
“While reservists are being called on more and more to fill the same roles as members of the regular force, when reservists need medical attention, they often find they are not treated the same way as regular force members,” the report said.
Reservists serving in Afghanistan are treated the same as their regular counterparts, but their comrades back home face a double standard.
McFadyen said the disparities are so great that a reservist involved in an accident in Canada alongside a regular in which both lost a hand would only get a $50,000 dismemberment benefit. The regular would get $125,000. [Canadian Press]

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