Read the full article by Leah Borts-Kuperman (The Narwhal)
“The slogan for the city of Moose Jaw, Sask., is ‘Canada’s Most Notorious City,’ stemming from historical connections to Al Capone. The Canadian Armed Forces base nearby — home of the Snowbirds — is surrounded by a patchwork of quintessential Saskatchewan cropland and homes.
As one of the city’s major employers, the base employs about 1,000 active military service members and federal public servants. Over the last year, some of them have begun to testify that they believe the workplace they have dedicated their lives to is making them very sick — in some cases, terminally so.
These workers have attempted to get answers from their employer, the Department of National Defence, but say they have faced skepticism, criticism and retribution for asking questions and speaking out. Still, they are determined to fight for accountability. ” …