THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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[English]
The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs met this day at 9:03 a.m., in room C128, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Rebecca Patterson, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Anderson, Deacon (Ontario), Patterson, Richards and Yussuff (5).
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 study 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:
City of Barrie:
Alex Nuttall, Mayor (by videoconference).
Saint John Human Development Council:
Greg Bishop, Senior Director (by videoconference).
Alex Nuttall and Greg Bishop each made a statement and answered questions.
At 10:04 a.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the chair.
ATTEST:
Ericka Paajanen
Clerk of the Subcommittee