My exploration of life as a husband, web developer, and amateur photographer.
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Welcome to Under Blue Skies, where amazing things happen.
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blue-sky (verb) : to offer ideas that are conceived by unrestrained imagination or optimism. Hosted by Erin O’Toole, President and Managing Director of ADIT North America. Erin is the former Member of Parliament for Durham and former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. The Blue Skies political podcast explores issues facing Canada and the world in a format that brings together thought leaders for an informed and engaging conversation.
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A resource for helping families and friends with anxious loved ones in Rhode Island find local resources to help manage and resolve anxiety.
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The Blue Skies Podcast is an unofficial podcast on the men, women, machines and operations of the Indian Air Force in particular and Indian military aviation in general. Every week, we'll put you in the cockpit with an experienced military aviator.
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Do you want your news two weeks late and full of toilet humor? Do you yearn for a comedy podcast masquerading as a science and technology podcast? Do you ever think about the zombie apocalypse as... Sexy? Then you've come to the right place! Blue skies from the basement is hosted by best friends, and total tards, Austin, Honesty and Wes! New episodes every two weeks!
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A podcast about things that matter and affect our real lives , including Christian topics, politics, science, news, reviews of books and movies, the Bible, health, and occasionally, my life. Check out my blog here www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments welcome at blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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In this episode of Blue Skies, Erin is joined by Jim Leech, former CEO of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and a well-respected voice on business issues, to discuss the current debate about whether governments should mandate public pension plans like the CPP to invest more in Canada. They explore the development of the 'Canadian Model' for pensio…
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Discussing Art Therapy with Carrie Sandman
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Tom Flanagan interviews Carrie Sandman of Sandman Art Therapy in Warren, RI. Art is therapeutic on multiple dimensions. We are able to express some of our feelings and concerns with art when we do not have the words or understand the feelings that are complicting our lives. Loss of loved ones, life changes, and daily pressures can contribute to anx…
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Canada in the Age of AUKUS: Talking Foreign Policy with UK MP Alicia Kearns
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MP Alicia Kearns, the Chair of the United Kingdom's Foreign Affairs Select Committee, joins Blue Skies to discuss the AUKUS alliance, the war in Ukraine, the Balkans, China and the need for democracies to stand against foreign interference. The conversation with MP Kearns provides an interesting view on geopolitics and how one of Canada’s closest a…
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Erin is joined by Robert Baines, the President of the NATO Association of Canada to discuss the importance of the NATO alliance as it marks 75 years of providing peace and security for its members. They discuss the role of Canada in the alliance and how NATO helped usher in the post-WWII era of prosperity and opportunity. They also discuss risks fa…
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Erin is joined by long-serving Liberal MP John McKay to talk about his decades of work on international development and defence issues in the House of Commons. Ahead of the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto, they discuss the impact of Canada's new law to help prevent forced and child labour from being part …
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Blue Skies on the anniversary of the war in Ukraine
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A special Blue Skies to mark the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Hon. Erin O’Toole gives his quick take on the war, and explains why it’s time to reconfirm support and counter the complacencyBy Erin O'Toole
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Blue Skies returns and continues its series on the important role of nuclear energy in our economic and environmental future. Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, joins Erin to discuss his own nuclear ‘conversion’ and how his advocacy is educating Canadians and changing the public policy debate. They discuss Canadian ind…
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Occupational and Physical Therapy _ Schilkowsky
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Tom Flanagan interviews John Schilkowsky, Clinical Director at Pappas OPT. Pain is a very subjective experience. Chronic pain and acute pain have different psychological effects. Think of how a subtle search for tooth pain can come into focus when a conversation turns to dentistry. If one anxiously seeks to find a source of a pain, in part to expla…
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Is God’s wrath unfair? I will try to clear up any confusion about this issue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Is America at the crossroads of freedom or tyranny?
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Is God trying to get your attention? Is Vivek Ramaswamy a good pick ? What is Christian Libertarianism? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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The testing of our faith in our religiously pluralistic world S327
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Why is our faith tested ? Why do we need to be on guard and alert ? What is the risk posed by Hinduism in America? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/survival-course-for-orthodox-christians-no-6-new-consciousness/id1594439768?i=1000541267484--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Thoughts on the Oliver Anthony Viral Video and the Future of America
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Don’t get discouraged . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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The "Unseen Realm": Getting to Know the Supernatural Power of the God of the Bible
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https://youtu.be/2QM7anD5vSI Watch the Movie here. Can we understand God without the Holy Spirit? No! So why do so many churches leave out the Holy Spirit when they talk about knowing God? God is supernatural, we are natural. We have to understand and worship him by the spirit within us. This is not mystical, it is what the Bible teaches. This epis…
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Before finishing up as Durham MP, Erin interviewed two leaders to talk about the continued growth of nuclear for Canada’s lower emission future and the tremendous innovation and economic activity across Canada. He welcomed Bill Walker, President of the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries as well as Rory O'Sullivan, the President of Moltex w…
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My Experience Switching to Visible Wireless and why I don’t recommend it
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Have you ever switched cell phone carriers? I hope you had an easier time than I did. Here’s my story of fighting two factor authentication to get to a chat tech and learning a lot about the need for redundancy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Freedom from fear, shame, and guilt for Christians S3E22
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Are you a Christian but still struggling to trust God ? This is for you. https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2023/07/07/freedom-from-shame-and-guilt-and-judgmentalism/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Cities in Crisis: One Mayor’s Journey to Make a Difference
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Erin is joined by Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter to discuss the rising challenges facing cities in North America with addiction, mental health and homelessness levels peaking along with public frustration. Dan speaks about his own struggles with addiction and homelessness and how he tries to bring compassion alongside the leadership needed to make tough d…
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The Dangers of Financial Illiteracy S3E22
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How financially literate and responsible are you? Are you saving for retirement? Or have you believed in magical thinking or myths about money, such as that social security will take care of you, or you just hope you’ll be able to survive somehow ? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Why do people have morals? Did Moses copy the Code of Hammurabi? Would evolution produce morals? Are we saved by morals ? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Blue Skies on the High Seas: The Battle of the Atlantic with Ted Barris
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Historian Ted Barris sat down with Erin to talk about his new book covering the longest WWII battle - the Battle of the Atlantic - and Canada’s contributions to this critical battle that forged the foundation of the North Atlantic alliance we know today. Canadian heroism and perseverance as told in “Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory”.…
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The Influence of Hinduism in America S3E20
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False religions Wikipedia Hare Krishna ISKCON https://www.hinduismtoday.com/magazine/april-may-june-2009/2009-04-the-new-age-cycles-back-to-india/ Christianity is incompatible with Hinduism --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Why you should take Vacation Bible School seriously S3E19
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Volunteering for VBS is fun! But it’s also a very important job. Here is some encouragement and tips for those who work with children at VBS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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It’s Pride month. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/stonewall-milestones-american-gay-rights-movement/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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https://youtu.be/ghmGTaaJe_0 A beautiful freestyle set by my son . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Moloch and AI and the Grand Delusion S3E17
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Time to choose your team. The battle is about to start. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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What atheists don’t want you to know about science ! S3E16
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Is the science settled about the origins of the universe? No! In fact , new and not so new evidence makes the theory of evolution very unlikely. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Christian Parenting: passing down your faith S3E15
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In today’s pluralistic world, it’s difficult but even more important for Christian parents to share their faith with their children from a young age. Here are some age appropriate tips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Erin is joined by the Hon. Gary Mar, CEO of the Canada West Foundation to take economic priorities for western Canada. A former Alberta Minister, Diplomat, Business and Thought Leader, Gary shares his perspective on the role Canada can play in global energy and food security and how respect for western interests will help build a strong and prosper…
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Love Means Sharing Your Faith: Evangelism in Post-Christian America S3E14
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Will you warn your friends and neighbors about the penalty of sin and the coming judgment or will you be quiet?I think many people really don’t understand ‘the gospel’. I pray that this will inspire you to do your own studying so you can be ready to share your faith with others. Don’t be silenced or cancelled by the fear of the woke mob. --- Suppor…
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The Nuclear Renaissance: An Opportunity for Canada
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Erin is joined by James Scongack, Executive Vice-President at Bruce Power. James shares his perspective as a corporate leader in this renewed interest and understanding about nuclear energy and its importance to our climate change goals. They also discuss the innovative private sector approach at Bruce Power and how the industry is regulated. They …
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My first attempt at a video podcast. I discuss various aspects of the current state of AI, including OpenAI ChatGPT, and the possible dangers of GAI in the future, from a non-expert's perspective. I wrongly stated that GAI is generalized AI, I meant GENERATIVE. Note: I recorded this a few weeks ago. Today 3/29/2023 Elon Musk and many other scientis…
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Will 2023 be known as the Year of Uncertainty? Current Events Roundup March 2023 S3E11
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I'm back! Today I discuss the many things happening in the world and America, such as extreme weather, China, the economy, bitcoin, and that we can still trust that God is in control . Keep loving and praying! https://youtu.be/76Q9ldiqNNU Elon Musk signs letter about pausing AI. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blue…
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Tom Flanagan of Blue Skies RI interviews Hannah Oxley of Oxley BreathWork to introduce friends and famliy with anxious loved ones to the practice of breathe control. There are a variety of forms of breathe control and also a range of understandings about breathe control. Hannah will share experiences from her practice to address interests in encour…
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Gnosticism has been growing as an alternative religion for quite a while but it has really taken off in the past 10 or so years. You can see gnostic influences in media and even in Christian culture and preaching. What is it that people are attracted to? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/sup…
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What Christians Need to Know about Gnosticism
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Gnosticism is rising in popularity, along with other divergent Christian-sounding beliefs. Here is what you need to know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Go woke , go broke! How to stop the Marxist takeover of America S38
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We know things are bad right now in our government and economy, but what can we do ? Is it too late ? No! You can make a difference. https://www.forbes.com/sites/betsyatkins/2020/06/08/demystifying-esgits-history--current-status/?sh=6045073e2cdd https://www.unpri.org/about-us/about-the-pri https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/woke-capitalism-the…
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Tory Turmoil Across the Pond: Lord Daniel Hannan Chats UK Politics
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Erin welcomes Daniel Hannan, a member of the UK House of Lords and a well-known conservative commentator. They discuss the last few years of upheaval in the UK Tory party and the challenges of governing in a pandemic. They also touch on the Labour Party's lead in the polls and public views towards Brexit six years after the UK voted to leave the EU…
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What’s the difference between caring about animals and wanting to them legal rights? What does the Bible say ? Is it morally wrong to eat meat? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Have you accepted lies as truth ? Listen to this info-packed episode and then decide . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Posthumanism : the latest threat to your child and humanity S3E5
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You’ve heard of critical race theory , but have you heard of Posthumanism? Educate yourself and please warn others! Transcript and links can be found on the blog . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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How an immature Christian grew in her faith by discovering Reformed theology and salvation by grace alone. NOTE: Sorry it's a little louder than usual because I used a different recording setup. You might want to be ready to adjust your volume. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Erin welcomes back Canadian-Ukrainian military expert Ihor Kozak for an update on the war in Ukraine. Ihor discusses Ukraine's successes in taking back territory, and explains why supplying tanks and other equipment will be critical to withstanding Putin’s offensives this spring. They also tackle the issue of Russian trolls and the Kremlin’s disinf…
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Christian Zionism, anti-Semitism, and Critical Race Theory S3E3
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A big topic and a big episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Erin was a guest on Canadian Defence Review’s podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on the changing global security balance and the need for Canada to have a more strategic approach to defence and our role in the world. They discuss the war in Ukraine, cyber warfare, the Arctic and a range of challenges the Canadian Armed Forces will face in the fu…
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GMO people and the ethics of CRISPR gene-editing S3E2
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Scientists are hard at work looking for ways to use the Crispr technique on humans . But what about the ethical questions? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Hope for 2023 and Beyond! Resolutions and God’s Will S3E1
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Happy New Year! Let’s talk about the Christian way to set goals and be transformed by the renewing of our minds by trusting in God’s ability and seeking His will for our lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Generational Political Change with Tasha Kheiriddin
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Erin welcomes well-known Conservative commentator Tasha Kheiriddin for a discussion on the impact of demographic change on Canadian politics and how Millennial and Gen Z voters are already starting to drive the policy agenda. On issues like housing, inclusion, climate change and many others, these voters have different views from the Baby Boomers a…
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How to “hold space” as a Christian and a Christmas miracle S2E30
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What does it mean to “hold space” and how can Christians hold space and why should we ? The podcasts I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xI0tdotEuHbdMafDPzC4Z?si=zOHAS0RAR3-dXUMkKxU1yA and https://open.spotify.com/show/37hqtZBUW4bbFAvBlsPEs3?si=O-wJ5pk7SkuR6dwpTeUKLQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blues…
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Jesus , feelings of an (almost) Empty nest homeschool mom, radicals , and Merry Christmas! S2E39
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Updates and a few thoughts on all of the above. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Assisted Dying & Mental Health Part 2, The Veteran
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In this second of a two-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and mental health, Erin is joined by Mark Meincke, a Veteran and host of the Operation Tango Romeo podcast focused on trauma recovery. Meincke made national headlines this fall when he revealed that Veterans Affairs Canada had already suggested to several Veterans that they c…
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