Beyond the fact the reservist Harj lied in an attempt to steal the valour of those actually risking their lives, people in the services have long memories.

Going forward, he has no credibility, and will  be the subject of jokes among those serving in our forces, its suppliers, retired soldiers and their families, and in every Legion Hall across Canada:

   harj-itect: /hɑdʒɪtɛkt/noun:   a person who steals the credit for designing and guiding a plan or undertaking  ⦁  the harj-itect of NATO policy on North Korea