Although not contained within this bill, because it was simply a matter of a regulatory amendment that has already come into effect, this committee identified that there was an issue of fairness in how reservists were being treated through the new Veterans Charter earnings loss benefit program. The most significant change that was implemented through that process was to ensure that reservists who suffer service-related injury and end up coming into our rehabilitation program are receiving earnings loss benefits paid at the same minimum level as for a full-time regular force serving member. That minimum threshold is $42,000. That addresses a concern which our stakeholders and veterans and this committee have identified over some time as an issue.
On May 26th, 2015. See this statement in context.