Data transfer issue may have kept thousands of veterans from being hired: officials

Published on March 22, 2024

By Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press

OTTAWA — A technical problem may have kept thousands of veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members from being hired or having the opportunity to apply for public service jobs. 

Officials said the issue began in November 2020 and continued through January 2024. 

The Public Service Commission of Canada said Thursday the issue affected veterans who should have been identified and given preference in hiring for federal public service jobs open to the public.

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