I'm going to call to order this meeting of Tuesday, June 17, 2008, of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. Our chair has been delayed a moment. I'm the vice-chair.
We're pleased to have as a witness, from halfway around the world, the Minister of Veterans' Affairs for New Zealand.
Sir, thank you so much for taking some time, with your staff, to help us understand what New Zealand is doing and has done for its veterans, as we attempt to do a better job here in Canada on behalf of our veterans of the great wars, including Korea, and for the new generation of veterans who are arriving on the scene as they leave the military every day.
Mr. Barker, with that, I would ask you to speak for whatever period of time you think is appropriate.
I will leave the chair and Mr. Anders will take over.
Thank you, sir.