Proceedings of the Subcommittee on
Veterans Affairs

Issue 2 - Minutes

OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 28, 2001
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[English]

The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met at 12:00 p.m., this day, in room 172-E, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Michael A. Meighen, presiding.

Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Meighen, Moore, Wiebe (4).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves, Research Officer; Keli Hogan, Legislative Clerk.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

WITNESSES:

From the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association:

Mr. Harold Leduc, President.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 4, 2001, the Committee commenced its examination on the health care provided to veterans of war and of peacekeeping missions; the implementation of the recommendations made in its previous reports on such matters; and the terms of service, post-discharge benefits and health care of members of the regular and reserve forces as well as members of the RCMP and of civilians who have served in close support of uniformed peacekeepers.

Mr. Leduc made a statement and answered questions.

It was agreed - That the material provided by the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association be filed as an exhibit with the Clerk of the Committee (Exhibit 6050 V1-SS-1, 2 "1").

At 1:23 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 28, 2001
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[English]

The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met at 5:47 p.m., this day, in room 256-S, Centre Block, the Deputy Chair, the Honourable John Wiebe, presiding.

Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourables Senators Day, Forrestall, Kenny, Sibbeston, Wiebe (5).

In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves, Research Officer; Keli Hogan, Legislative Clerk.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

WITNESSES:

From the Merchant Navy Coalition for Equality:

Ms Muriel MacDonald, Executive Director;

Professor Foster Griezic, Consultant.

From the National Council of Veterans Associations in Canada:

Mr. Clifford Chadderton, Chairman;

Ms Jean McMillan, Assistant Director, National Service Bureau;

Mr. Brian N. Forbes.

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 4, 2001, the Committee commenced its examination on the health care provided to veterans of war and of peacekeeping missions; the implementation of the recommendations made in its previous reports on such matters; and the terms of service, post-discharge benefits and health care of members of the regular and reserve forces as well as members of the RCMP and of civilians who have served in close support of uniformed peacekeepers.

Ms MacDonald with Professor Griezic made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Chadderton made a statement and with Mr. Forbes and Ms McMillan answered questions.

It was agreed - That the material provided by the National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada be filed as an exhibit with the Clerk of the Committee (Exhibit 6050 V1-SS-1, 2 "2").

At 7:03 p.m., the subcommittee suspended its sitting.

At 7:20 p.m., the subcommittee resumed its sitting.

At 8:22 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

ATTEST:

Barbara Reynolds

Clerk of the Subcommittee