Veterans Affairs committee  There's no such contract. However, in the constitution for orders it basically says that the medals belong to the crown, so that's very clear to everyone. In terms of medals and decorations, it has always been, from our very early roots when we received medals from Britain, that declarations and medals presented to you were your personal property.

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is André Lévesque. I am the Director, Honours and Recognition, for the Department of National Defence, and I am responsible for administering honours and recognitions for members of the Canadian Forces. The Department of National Defence supports the spirit of the proposed bill, but would like to make the following observations.

Veterans Affairs committee  I have a statement, and that will be it, sir.