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Proceedings of the Subcommittee on
Veterans Affairs

Issue No. 14 - Minutes of Proceedings - May 2, 2018

OTTAWA, Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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[English]

The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs met this day at 12:02 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.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

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, Issues No. 1.)

Topic: Study on Cannabis Use for Medical Purposes by Canadian Veterans

WITNESSES:

Veterans Affairs Canada:

Faith McIntyre, Director General, Policy and Research Division, Strategic Policy and Commemoration (by video conference);

Dr. Cyd Courchesne, Director General, Health Professionals and Chief Medical Officer.

The chair made a statement.

Dr. Courchesne made a statement and, together with Ms. McIntyre, answered questions.

At 12:48 p.m., the subcommittee suspended.

At 12:51 p.m., the subcommittee resumed in camera and 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.

It was agreed that the draft report be adopted, and reported to the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence.

At 12:59 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Subcommittee

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