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Opposition parties accused the Harper government of breaking its word, demanding the military show compassion for a soldier who attempted suicide last year and has been put back on the fast-track for dismissal.

Liberal defence critic Joyce Murray says the case involving Master Cpl. Kristian Wolowidnyk raises questions of integrity and honour.

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“He served his country, fulfilled his promise, and now the government appears to be going back on theirs,” Murray said Monday.

He served his country, fulfilled his promise

“This sort of quiet reversal after the media attention has died down raises clear issues of good faith.”

The former combat engineer made headlines last November when it was revealed he tried to take his own life after the army began the process of giving him a medical discharge because of his post-traumatic stress disorder.

The military backed down when his case became public, but last week reversed itself and said he doesn’t qualify to remain in the military.