THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs met this day at 12:01 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), Patterson, Richards and Yussuff (4).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senator McNair (1).
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:
Fredericton Homeless Shelters:
Warren Maddox, Executive Director.
Old Brewery Mission:
James Hughes, President and Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference);
Morgane Huguet, Assistant Director, Operations, Development and Housing Support Services (by videoconference).
Good Shepherd Ministries:
Glenn Morgan, Assistant Executive Director.
Warren Maddox, Glenn Morgan, James Hughes and Morgane Huguet each made a statement and answered questions.
At 1:02 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Ericka Paajanen
Clerk of the Subcommittee