Scott Armstrong at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On May 28th, 2015. See this statement in context.

May 28th, 2015 / 4:20 p.m.

Conservative

Scott Armstrong Conservative Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, NS

I want to thank the minister and the officials for being here this afternoon.

Minister, it's been great to work with you over the last several months as you've taken on this gigantic portfolio. It's great to see the energy and enthusiasm you put behind your work every day.

I'll focus the first part of my questions around the social security tribunal. We've heard a lot in the House and other places about the social security tribunal and the legacy backlog. I know that your predecessor worked very hard on this issue and you have as well. Can you give us an update on just where we are on our progress in dealing with the legacy backlog we were left with?

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