Minnes, Jonathan David2019-06-012019-06-0120192019-05-31http://hdl.handle.net/1828/10910This paper explores the issues underlying the Scott v. Canada veteran class action lawsuit. In particular it seeks to provide context to these issues by examining the cultural and legal structure of the Canadian military, the historic developments of veteran benefits in Canada, and the difficulties veterans face navigating the institutions that disseminate these benefits. The Scott v. Canada veteran class action lawsuit was launched against the Federal Government in 2012, in response to the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act (the “New Veterans Charter”), which replaced the disability pension regime for many Canadian Forces Members and veterans under the Pension Act.enAvailable to the World Wide WebVeteranLawJusticeSocial CovenantScott v. CanadaVeterans Review and Appeal BoardPensionNew Veterans CharterPension ActMilitary CultureUnlimited LiabilityUniversality of ServiceWoods CommitteeKeeping FaithVeteran’s Assistance CommissionVeterans CharterBordenHarperTrudeauDisabilitySupreme CourtCourt of AppealCourtCanadaCanadianVeterans AffairsThesis