Veterans Affairs committee  First, let's talk about the issue of Ste. Anne's Hospital. I would expect that at the end of the day it would be no different from the other arrangements we have across the country, such as Maison Paul-Triquet in Quebec City, and the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre here

Veterans Affairs committee  The point is that if veterans have been injured in the service of Canada, they would have access to one of our community beds across the country. If they do not have an injury related to service of Canada, as the minister indicated, they would be covered as all Canadians would be

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, we are aware of that concern and we've fixed that.

Veterans Affairs committee  First of all, last year we reduced the wait time for disability awards and disability pensions from 24 weeks to 16 weeks, and we're en route to 12 weeks within the next year. What does that really mean to veterans? It means that last year we put an additional $65 million, I belie

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, Mr. Chair, that is correct. The case management, as I noted, is really key to the success. I just want to point out that, before we actually get to case management, all members releasing from the Canadian Forces have an opportunity for a transition interview with the depar

Veterans Affairs committee  I won't comment on your commentary, Mr. Chair. All l can say is that the documents are available as part of the normal government budgetary process. This year has been no different from past years.

Veterans Affairs committee  That's correct.

Veterans Affairs committee  No.

Veterans Affairs committee  No.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  A small percentage is. I would suggest that it's probably less than 10% in that age cohort. What we are seeing, though, is that the siblings, quite often.... I will cite my own situation here: my mom is 89 years old, and I often do things on her behalf. When I'm dealing with go

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes. Across Canada, I have approximately 60 service locations, 24 of which are on or near a Canadian Forces base. So while we're reaching out to modern-day veterans and providing a one-stop service for them with the Canadian Forces on the bases, we aren't losing sight of the sac

Veterans Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, I'll take the second question first. With regards to long-term care funding, like all funding, any lapse in departmental budgets is returned to the Consolidated Revenue Fund. So it doesn't stay with us—and that would be equally applicable in relation to the beds. With

Veterans Affairs committee  If I understand your question. It's about the lump sum payment. I don't think you can talk about the lump sum payment unless you talk about all of the programs under the new Veterans Charter. Under the old system, prior to the new Veterans Charter, one basically received a disabi

Veterans Affairs committee  No. The choice the veteran has with the lump sum is to take it as a lump sum or to take it in installments. That is the choice that they have.