Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs
Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Monday, February 3, 2003
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met at 9:30 a.m., this day, in room 160-S (Subcommittee Room), Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Michael A. Meighen, presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Day, Kenny, Meighen and Wiebe (5).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Forrestall and Banks (2).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves, Research Officer; Major General (ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Adviser; Chief Superintendent Jean-Pierre Witty, RCMP Liaison Officer; Lieutenant-Colonel David Belovich, DND Liaison Officer; Veronica Morris, Communications.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
The subcommittee considered its future agenda in camera.
At 9:55 a.m., the subcommittee suspended its sitting.
At 10:00 a.m., the subcommittee continued its meeting in public in room 160-S, Centre Block.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, November 20, 2002, the Subcommittee proceeded upon 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; and all other related matters.
WITNESSES:
As an individual:
Major (Retired) Bruce Henwood.
As a panel:
Mr. Richard Ranger, Director of Finance, the Senate of Canada;
Mr. David Mogg, President, March Forth Benefits;
Mr. Bernard Potvin, Principal, Mercer Human Resource Consulting.
Major Henwood made a statement and responded to questions.
At 12:00 p.m., the subcommittee suspended its sitting.
At 12:10 p.m., the subcommittee continued its sitting.
Mr. Ranger made a statement and responded to questions.
Mr. Mogg made a statement and responded to questions.
Mr. Potvin made a statement and responded to questions.
The Honourable Senator Day moved, — That material submitted by witnesses at meetings or following meetings as well as material provided to the subcommittee during fact-finding trips be filed as exhibits with Clerk.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
[Presentation by Major (ret'd) Bruce Henwood, February 3, 2003] (Exhibit 6050-2.37/V1-SS-1, 2 ``1'')
[Speaking Notes for Richard Ranger, February 3, 2003] (Exhibit 6050-2.37/V1-SS-1, 2 ``2'')
[Presentation by David Mogg, President, March Forth Benefits, February 3, 2003] (Exhibit 6050-2.37/V1-SS-1, 2 ``3'')
[Presentation by Bernard Potvin, Principal, Mercer, Human Resource Consulting, February 3, 2003] (Exhibit 6050- 2.37/V1-SS-1, 2 ``4'')
At 1:25 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Monday, February 10, 2003
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met in camera at 9:28 p.m., this day, in room 160-S (Subcommittee Room), Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Michael A. Meighen, presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Day, Kenny and Meighen (4).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Cordy and Forrestall (2).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves, Research Officer.
The subcommittee considered its draft budget in camera.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Kenny, — That the following budget application for year 2002-2003 be concurred in, and
That the Chair submit same to the Standing Committee on National Security and Defence.
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Professional and Other Services $ 1,850 Transportation and Communications $ 100 All Other Expenditures $ 50 TOTAL $ 2,000 The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
It was moved by the Honourable Senator Day, — That the following budget application for year 2003-2004 be concurred in, and
That the Chair submit same to the Standing Committee on National Security and Defence.
Professional and Other Services $ 4,800 Transportation and Communications $ 30,170 All Other Expenditures $ 530
TOTAL $ 35,500 The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
At 9:48 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 12, 2003
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The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Senate Committee on Defence and Security met at 12:20 p.m., this day, in room 160-S (Subcommittee Room), Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Michael A. Meighen, presiding.
Members of the subcommittee present: The Honourable Senators Atkins, Day, Kenny and Meighen (4).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators Banks and Forrestall (2).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Grant Purves, Research Officer; Major General (ret'd) Keith McDonald, Senior Military Adviser; Lieutenant-Colonel David Belovich, DND Liaison Officer; Veronica Morris, Communications.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, November 20, 2002, the subcommittee proceeded upon 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; and all other related matters.
WITNESSES:
From the Department of National Defence:
Lieutenant-General Christian Couture, Assistant Deputy Minister, Human Resources — Military;
Mr. Pierre Lemay, President, Service Income Security Insurance Plan (SISIP);
Mr. John Geci, President, Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency (CFPSA).
From Maritime Life:
Ms. Kathleen Martin, Manager, Service Income Security Insurance Plan (SISIP).
Lieutenant-General Couture made a statement and with Mr. Lemay, Mr. Geci and Ms. Martin responded to questions.
Mr. Lemay made a statement and responded to questions.
Mr. Geci made a statement and responded to questions.
Ms. Martin made a statement and responded to questions.
Pursuant to the motion adopted by the subcommittee on Monday, February 3, 2003, the following material was filed as exhibits with the Clerk.
[``Speaking notes for ADM (HR-MIL)'' by LGen Couture] (Exhibit 6050-2.37/V1-SS-1, 2 ``5'')
[``Letter to the Committee Clerk from Richard Ranger, Director of Finance, Senate of Canada''] (Exhibit 6050-2.37/ V1-SS-1, 2 ``6'')
At 1:25 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Barbara Reynolds
Clerk of the Subcommittee