In 2007, Pte. Jess Randall Larochelle was awarded the Star of Military Valour for his heroic  actions in Afghanistan which saved the lives of countless Canadians. 

Now, a group of Afghanistan veterans want to see that award upgraded to the top honour: the Canadian Victoria Cross.

Retired General Rick Hillier tells the story of Larochelle’s heroism and bravery on The Evan Solomon Show.

In 2007, Pte. Jess Randall Larochelle was awarded the Star of Military Valour for his heroic&nbsp; actions in Afghanistan which saved the lives of countless Canadians.&nbsp;
Now, a group of Afghanistan veterans want to see that award upgraded to the top honour: the Canadian Victoria Cross.
Retired General Rick Hillier tells the story of Larochelle&rsquo;s heroism and bravery on The Evan Solomon Show.

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ESS: Canada's Victoria Cross has not yet been awarded. That may soon change.

Professor Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, joins guest host Graham Richardson to weigh in on this resignation, the factors that influenced it, and next steps.

Professor Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, joins guest host Graham Richardson to weigh in on this resignation, the factors that influenced it, and next steps.

VKS: Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7 attack

Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather, Tim Powers, chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data, and Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader. 

Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather, Tim Powers, chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data, and Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader. 
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

VKS: The Daily Debrief — Monday panel

Professor Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, joins Vassy Kapelos with a first take on a potential ceasefire, why Hamas moved now, potential Israeli responses, and more.

Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow. 

Professor Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, joins Vassy Kapelos with a first take on a potential ceasefire, why Hamas moved now, potential Israeli responses, and more.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

ESS: Canada's Victoria Cross has not yet been awarded. That may soon change.

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