THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Wednesday, October 23, 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 deputy chair, the Honourable David Richards, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Deacon (Ontario), Patterson, Richards and Yussuff (4).
Other senators present: The Honourable Senator McNair (1).
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:
Veterans' House Canada:
BGen (Retd) Alan Mulawyshyn, Executive Director.
Homes for Heroes Foundation:
Brad Field, President and Chief Executive Officer (by videoconference).
Alan Mulawyshyn and Brad Field each made a statement and answered questions.
At 12:55 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Ericka Paajanen
Clerk of the Subcommittee