A new report commissioned by Canada's veterans' ombudman's office says the watchdog's current limited authority and lack of independence from the government is hindering its ability to help those who have served in uniform. Lt.-Col. Craig Dalton, then-chief of staff for Task Force Kandahar, tells reporters in Kandahar, Afghanistan, that Canada has given command of Kandahar city to the U.S., Thursday, July 15, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland