More Canadian Soldiers Seek Donations Due to High Food and Housing Costs: Memo

The rising expense of living among soldiers is also causing a dilemma within the army. According to reports of high brass, this has recently been affecting unit morale. Chaplains told Defense Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre in a briefing that more service personnel are seeking for financial assistance. In the statement, the chaplains stated that they intend to treble donations to Together We Stand, an organization that assists military families, this year. They also emphasize that this is a temporary solution.