THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs met this day at 12 p.m., in room B45, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Rebecca Patterson, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Deacon (Ontario), Klyne, Patterson, Richards and Yussuff (5).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senators McNair and McPhedran (2).
Participating in the meeting: Diana Ambrozas, analyst, Library of Parliament.
Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, February 10, 2022, the subcommittee continued its examination of issues relating to Veterans Affairs, including services and benefits provided, commemorative activities, and the continuing implementation of the Veterans Well-being Act.
TOPIC: Veterans' homelessness
WITNESSES:
As an individual:
Christopher E. Richardson, Former President, Occupational Stress Injury Special Section, Royal Canadian Legion and Former Vice President, Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada;
Jennifer Smith, Veteran;
Jennifer Chorney, Veteran (by videoconference).
Jennifer Smith, Jennifer Chorney and Christopher Richardson each made a statement and answered questions.
At 1:06 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Ericka Paajanen
Clerk of the Subcommittee