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Detention benefit

A lump-sum payment if you were detained by an enemy, opposing force or group carrying out a terrorist activity.
Prisoner of war compensation

A monthly payment for a Veteran, or Canadian merchant mariner, who was a prisoner of war.

Date modified:: 2024-03-08

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