OTTAWA — A petition sponsored by a Liberal MP is reviving calls for a fresh look at whether veterans of the Afghanistan conflict should be reconsidered for Canada’s top military honour.

The Victoria Cross is reserved for soldiers who demonstrate an "act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy.”{ai:summary}A petition sponsored by a Liberal MP revives calls to reexamine Afghanistan veterans for Canada's top military honour.The move seeks a fresh look at eligibility for the award. #military

Should Canadians who fought in Afghanistan be considered for the Victoria Cross? One MP thinks so

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