Bill C-447
Veterans Review and Appeal Board Replacement Act
An Act respecting the repeal and replacement of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board Act
Sponsor
Peter Stoffer NDP
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Status
Introduction and First Reading
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Veterans Review and Appeal Board Replacement Act
Routine Proceedings
October 3rd, 2012 / 3:25 p.m.
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NDP
Peter Stoffer Sackville—Eastern Shore, NS
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-447, An Act respecting the repeal and replacement of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board Act.
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues on both sides of the House for their unanimous consent to introduce the legislation.
Basically, this is a one-page bill that is, quite simply, for our veterans, military and RCMP in this country. I am sure I speak on behalf of all members who want to ensure that our veterans get the benefits they require in a quick and expedient manner to ensure they can get on with their lives after service to their country.
The bill basically says that the Government of Canada must, in consultation with Canadian veterans and organizations, develop new legislation to repeal and replace the Veterans Review and Appeal Board Act in order to establish a new and simplified regime that incorporates a medical, evidence-based, peer review process for decision-making regarding veterans' entitlements under relevant federal statutes, and may introduce that legislation in the House of Commons within three days of when this act comes into force.
Once again I thank all members of the House for the opportunity to introduce this legislation.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)