A civilian group known as the LCAs travelled alongside soldiers into battlefields and communities, helping with translation and guiding strategies for how Canada could best to win the support of Afghans
Ten years after the Canadian military left Afghanistan, a group of former language and cultural advisers who were an integral part of that mission say the work they did – and the injuries they suffered – deserve much greater recognition from Ottawa.
The LCAs were recruited by the Canadian Armed Forces early in the war against the Taliban to help soldiers make sense of the complicated socio-economic landscape in Afghanistan, and around 80 served over time. Eventually, they were told to apply through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, which initially rejected many of their claims. Those decisions were later reviewed after public pressure, some of which came from the office of the military ombudsperson that has been working on the situation faced by the LCAs since 2018.
Mr. Lick’s interim replacement, Robyn Hynes, has also taken up the cause, last week submitting a report on the treatment of LCAs to the government. Its contents are expected to be made public later this year or early in 2025, along with recommendations for the minister. Mr. Blair said the government continues to work through the “process” of ensuring LCAs have access to supports.
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