Proceedings of the Subcommittee on
Veterans Affairs

Issue No. 12 - Minutes of Proceedings - April 18, 2018 (in camera)

OTTAWA, Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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[English]

The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs met in camera this day at 12:05 p.m., in room 2, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Jean-Guy Dagenais, presiding.

Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Boniface, Dagenais, Jaffer, McIntyre and Richards (5).

Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Griffin and Wallin (2).

In attendance: Isabelle Lafontaine-Emond, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament; Karlee Squires, Communications Officer, Senate Communications Directorate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, the subcommittee continued its study on issues relating to creating a defined, professional and consistent system for veterans as they leave the Canadian Armed Forces. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the subcommittee, Issue No. 6.)

Pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the subcommittee considered a draft report.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, February 1, 2016, the subcommittee continued its study on the services and benefits provided to members of the Canadian Forces; to veterans; to members and former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their families. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the subcommittee, Issue No. 1.)

Pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), the subcommittee considered a draft agenda (future business).

At 12:45 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Subcommittee