Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs
Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, September 27, 2006
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day, in camera, at 12:07 p.m. in room 172-E, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Michael A. Meighen presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Day and Meighen (3).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Downe (1).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: James Cox, Analyst.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 11, 2006, the subcommittee continued its study on the services and benefits provided to veterans in recognition of their services to Canada. (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)
Pursuant to rule 92(2)(e), the committee proceeded to consider a draft agenda.
At 1:05 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, November 22, 2006
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day, at 12:05 p.m. in room 9, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Michael A. Meighen presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Day, Kenny and Meighen (4).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Downe (1).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: James Cox, Analyst.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 11, 2006, the subcommittee continued its study on the services and benefits provided to veterans in recognition of their services to Canada. (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)
WITNESSES:
National Defence:
Rear-Admiral Tyrone H.W. Pile, CD, Chief Military Personnel;
Lieutenant-Colonel Gerry Blais, Director, Casualty Support and Administration;
Brigadier-General H.F. Jaeger, OMM, MSM, CD, Surgeon General.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Rear-Admiral Pile made a presentation.
Rear-Admiral Pile, Lieutenant-Colonel Blais and Brigadier-General Jaeger answered questions.
The Chair made a closing statement.
At 1:30 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, December 6, 2006
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence met this day, at 12:10 p.m. in room 2, Victoria Building, the Chair, the Honourable Michael A. Meighen presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Day, Kenny and Meighen (4).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator Downe (1).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: James Cox, Analyst.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, May 11, 2006, the subcommittee continued its study on the services and benefits provided to veterans in recognition of their services to Canada. (For complete text of Order of Reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)
WITNESSES:
As a panel
As an individual:
Brigadier-General (Retired) Joseph Sharpe, Member of the Operational Stress Injury Social Support Committee.
Veterans Affairs Canada:
Kathy Darte, Special Project Officer, Research and Information Directorate;
Dr. Don Richardson, Medical Advisor, Operational Stress Injury Social Support;
Jennifer Inglis, District Director.
National Defence:
Major Mariane LeBeau, Project Manager, Operational Stress Injury Social Support;
Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Jim Jamieson, Medical Advisor, Operational Stress Injury Social Support;
Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) David McArdle, Peer Support Coordinator, Operational Stress Injury Social Support.
The Chair made an opening statement.
Brigadier-General (Retired) Sharpe made a presentation.
Brigadier-General (Retired) Sharpe, Major LeBeau, Ms. Darte, Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Jamieson, Mr. Richardson, Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) McArdle and Ms. Inglis responded to questions.
The Chair made a closing statement.
At 1:29 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Keli Hogan
Clerk of the Subcommittee