OTTAWA—The Liberals created an unnecessary and enduring lightning rod for veteran discontent in 2005. Back then, they rammed legislation through Ottawa’s sausage factory, replacing lifelong pensions with one-time lump sums to compensate veterans with lifelong disabling injuries.

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