QUESTION PERIOD — Veterans Affairs
Veterans in Long-Term Care
April 23, 2026
Senator Moreau, when Bill C-15 was before the Senate at third reading, I spoke about the 30-year retroactive coming-into-force date for the calculation used to determine the division of rates paid for long-term care and room and board that was divided between veterans and Veterans Affairs benefits.
Last week, the Deputy Veterans Ombud appeared at the Senate Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs. He said that the retroactivity of Bill C-15, as it relates to veterans, has “. . . worked to erode that sacred trust.”
Senator Moreau, as promised, I wonder if you could you share any updates about when I, my fellow senators and veterans listening to this broadcast will receive a response. Thank you.
Thank you for the follow-up, Senator Patterson.
I want to assure you that my office has raised the issue and transmitted the content of your letter with the office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, including your third reading speech, which was remarkable and very heartfelt.
I am hopeful that the response will be provided to you no later than your requested deadline, the first week of June 2026. I am taking it upon myself to ensure that you will receive an answer before the date you requested. I don’t have any specific date at this time, but I have every confidence that the minister’s office will respond in due course. I will personally make sure that the response comes before June 1.
