Veterans Affairs committee  No, it was September 2011.

Veterans Affairs committee  Sure.

Veterans Affairs committee  No. We don't know who they call.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes. For instance, the tribunals that we go to always suggest there is going to be an air of compatibility, that things are going to go nicely, and we're all going to be friends and all of that. That's reasonable, but I think you have to apply some reasoning to it. For instance

Veterans Affairs committee  A committee would be formed of responsible persons—perhaps there might even be a veteran on that committee—and you would examine the applicants. You would ascertain the suggested qualifications that they have, what the board is looking for, and what they did to prepare for this a

Veterans Affairs committee  Once again, the RCMP organization is reflected by the military organization. They don't trust the VRAB. They've heard so many bad things about the Veterans Review and Appeal Board that they would much rather just sit at home and say "I'm not doing that. I'm not going through the

Veterans Affairs committee  If memory serves me correctly, I believe the spouse of an RCMP member was appointed a long time ago.

Veterans Affairs committee  I—

Veterans Affairs committee  That's correct.

Veterans Affairs committee  The needs from the RCMP are not enshrined in the Veterans Affairs Canada contract that they have. They're not entitled to full benefits under the VAC. Their contract calls for a very small portion of what they can be entitled to.

Veterans Affairs committee  Pardon?

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes. The thing is, they never talk about benefits and Veterans Affairs Canada until it's a requirement by reason of something that's happened.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, there is way to do it, if people want to do it or want to implement it. It's not rocket science. Just about anybody—I myself, or some other veterans' organization—could assist. We can sign a document of confidentiality and, for no money whatsoever, go to see the veteran in o

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you, sir. My name is Ron Griffis. I am the national president of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping. I would like to thank the committee for inviting our organization here today to speak to the committee's interest with respect to the Vete