The Hard To Kill Podcast with Dave Morrow

Dave Morrow, a Canadian Afghan War veteran, delivers a raw, unfiltered critique of Ottawa's Afghan War Memorial groundbreaking ceremony — calling out the exclusion of combat veterans, the politically driven design changes, and Canada's ongoing disrespect for those who served in the country's longest war. He breaks down why the monument's design falls short, how Trudeau interfered with the original jury-selected plan, and what it means for a nation that seems determined to forget Afghanistan ever happened and let the Canadian military rot.

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As a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, I've seen firsthand the harsh realities our service members face. It's concerning to see Veterans Affairs prioritize private equity over true rehabilitation, sometimes even offering lethal injection to struggling individuals. Despite billions spent on suicide prevention, the problem of suicidal thoughts persists, and the growing concern of traumatic brain injury among veterans remains poorly addressed. We need to advocate for better veteran benefits and support for our Canadian military.

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In this episode, I break down Veterans Affairs Canada’s committee report on veteran suicide and argue Canada has known for decades that veterans face elevated suicide risk but has failed to act or even properly track deaths—especially among reservists. I highlight key figures cited in the hearings, including that a veteran dies by suicide every nine days, higher suicide rates versus the general population (including sharply elevated risk for men under 29 and for women veterans), and major service-related risk factors like PTSD/operational trauma, moral injury, chronic pain, identity loss during transition, and betrayal/sanctuary trauma. I compare Canada’s limited data to Australia’s comprehensive approach and share testimony about re-traumatization through repeated claims processes, families being locked out of supports, gaps in care, and the lack of a veteran option on 988. I close with the report’s 12 recommendations and specific actions viewers can demand from Parliament.

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I went to Ottawa and said what needed to be said.

I'm part of the 0.01% — the fraction of Canadians who have actively engaged in combat. I fought for this country in Afghanistan. I did the dirty work. And when I came home and needed help, the system that was supposed to catch me wasn't there.

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In this testimony before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, I break down exactly what's broken with Veterans Affairs Canada and the PCVRS rehabilitation program — a contract farmed out to an American private equity firm that has no business managing the care of Canadian war fighters.

I talk about:

The language gap between military culture and government bureaucracy

Why the current model of care is emasculating and ineffective

The critical link between physical health and mental health recovery

What a real, veteran-led rehabilitation program actually looks like

Why I have zero confidence in VAC's so-called "independent" review

What needs to change — and why veterans have to lead that fight themselves

This isn't a complaint. This is a call to action.

We are under-recovered, not broken. And until the government starts listening to the people it's mandated to serve, nothing will change.

If you're a veteran, share this. Talk to your friends. Put your boots back on.

The fight isn't over — it just moved here.

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Next week I'm testifying in front of Parliament about how a for-profit rehabilitation contract—designed to help injured veterans—has been weaponized for profit. Here's what I uncovered.

A half-billion-dollar contract given to Lifemark (owned by Loblaws, run by the Weston family) in partnership with an Australian firm and American private equity is systematically failing Canadian veterans. And they're about to ask for a BILLION dollars more.

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Anthony Canania welcomes his first guest, Dave Morrow of Canada’s Hard to Kill Podcast, to discuss veteran health through a holistic mind-body-spirit lens and promote Dave’s Biology of Service Symposium (BOSS) on March 21.

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I sat in a committee hearing and testified about my experience as a veteran entrepreneur and what can be done to improve the "vetrepreneur" landscape.

The reality is we're not even on the radar in Canada. There's lots of work to be done.

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Join us in this mini-episode as we explore the BJJ retreat hosted by Becoming OM in Tulum, Mexico. This retreat provides unique healing experiences for military veterans and first responders through a combination of BJJ training, breath work ceremonies, and plant medicine. Listen to the firsthand insights from organizers and participants about the transformative impact of these retreats. Learn why this retreat is perfect for anyone seeking 'outside the box' therapies to heal from trauma and stress. Stay tuned for more details and make sure to follow Becoming OM on Instagram for updates.

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01:31 Highlights and Experiences from the Retreat

02:54 Personal Transformations and Success Stories

04:22 Advice for Nervous First-Timers

06:25 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

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In this compelling episode, join Dave as he sits down with Jessica Arno, affectionately known as The Combat Midwife. Together, they delve into the often-overlooked world of out-of-hospital births and the critical role of midwives.

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