Veterans Affairs committee  Was he already receiving a pension?

Veterans Affairs committee  There may be some confusion about the words “pension“ and “retirement”.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes. In terms of pension rights, a distinction is made between physical wounds and mental or psychological illness following traumatic events in the theatre of operation. There are indeed two categories covered by these pension rights.

Veterans Affairs committee  These are veterans, wounded soldiers and those who cannot continue to provide service. The training is aimed first and foremost at helping them look for work in another department. So the skills could be used within the public service but also in the private sector. These retrain

Veterans Affairs committee  There is no timeframe for the retraining. From what I have read, the transition takes place within a set period. It is not as if someone had to learn completely new skills that had nothing to do with his or her training. I do not think that people can just pick any skill set they

Veterans Affairs committee  These are media activities organized by the Office National des Anciens Combattants, in particular the Oeuvre Nationale du Bleuet de France, which is quite special. There is a tradition of supporting victims of conflict, and the opportunity is taken to speak not only to young peo

Veterans Affairs committee  The document was referring to eight retirement residences administered by the Office National des Anciens Combattants et des Victimes de Guerre, the ONAC. These retirement residences are run entirely by the state, and as such, they provide benefits equivalent to those provided by

Veterans Affairs committee  These are benefits provided to the families. Surviving spouses, orphans or direct descendants are entitled to these pensions at the time of the soldier's death. This pension is also provided to the partners of a civil solidarity pact; this is not a marriage, but a union between t

Veterans Affairs committee  I did not have this document, so I am unable to... I did not work on this document, so I do not know exactly...

Veterans Affairs committee  ... which mechanism you were referring to. I apologize for that.

Veterans Affairs committee  I apologize.

Veterans Affairs committee  Mr. Chairman, I did understand the question. The Office National des Anciens Combattants et Victimes de Guerre does provide assistance to military personnel. Does it also provide assistance to civilians? I am no expert in this area and I am sorry about that. My apologies.

Veterans Affairs committee  Are you talking about the police force or the military?

Veterans Affairs committee  You're referring to the police.

Veterans Affairs committee  Quite. Police officers have the same status as members of the military, so they come under exactly the same system as the military. Even if, as of January 1, 2009, namely one and a half months ago, they are no longer under the purview of the Department of National Defence. They n