Thank you, Mrs. Wagantall.
On behalf of the committee members and myself, I would like to thank all the witnesses who participated in this meeting on the experiences of women veterans.
Joining us today from the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services was Phil Marcus, vice-president of operations, SISIP Financial. From Manulife Financial, we had Godfrey Jerry, assistant vice-president, Life and Disability Operations, and Maureen McGrath, manager, Canadian Armed Forces Long Term Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Finally, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, we had Steven Harris, assistant deputy minister, Service Delivery Branch; Trudie MacKinnon, acting director general, Centralized Operations Division; and Melanie MacDonald, team lead, Disability Benefits Entitlement Eligibility Guidelines Modernization Initiative.
Now I have a question for the committee members.
Is it the will of the committee to adopt the budget of $13,000 for the study on the backlog at the Veterans Review and Appeal Board?
We have some expenses. You have received that. Is it okay with members?