Proceedings of the Subcommittee on
Veterans Affairs

Issue No. 16 - Minutes of Proceedings - May 23, 2018

OTTAWA, Wednesday, May 23, 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, McIntyre and Richards (4).

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, Issue No. 1.)

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

WITNESSES:

As individuals:

James MacKillop, Director, Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medical Cannabis Research, McMaster University.

Dr. Albert Wong, Neuroscientist and Psychiatrist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The chair made a statement.

Mr. MacKillop and Dr. Wong made statements and answered questions.

At 1:09 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Subcommittee