Nine, provide compensation from the government for their part—in other years prior to and post-1966-67—in the chemical spraying at CFB Gagetown.
Ten, send a letter of apology from the independent affiliate to the widows whom he offended with rude remarks and argumentative tones during various late-night conversations on the telephone.
Eleven--and this is so important and key--all who sit in the House observe one minute of silence to show respect, dignity, and compassion for our late husbands' suffering as a result of this spraying. That's one minute of silence.
Twelve, test for dioxins on property and in water sources at CFB Gagetown and surrounding areas with an open, public-issued true report, the cost of such testing to be assumed by the Government of Canada.
Thirteen, provide full disclosure as to where the money came from for the ex gratia payment for agent orange. Did it come from the Government of Canada? Did it come from the Americans? Did it come from the chemical company? Where exactly did that money come from?
Fourteen, make a detailed statistical report on the medical conditions and diseases. Which were paid for and which ones were rejected?
Fifteen, provide a statistical report on the number of appeals that were successful versus those appeals that were not, also broken down by gender and age.
The above demands are not unreasonable to meet at all, as it's time we had an open, honest government accountable to us, the widows, and to all Canadians who knew and loved our husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, aunts, mothers, families who have been destroyed. People have been unknowingly poisoned, and illnesses, conditions, diseases, and deaths have plagued our families. More than a generation has been affected.
The Government of Canada needs to be accountable for its part in the agent orange spraying program and other chemicals at CFB Gagetown. We are here for our husbands. We are here for our loved ones. We are here fighting for the rights of our husbands and loved ones, as they no longer can. We, the Widows on a Warpath, are able to stand up for what is right, and it is time the Government of Canada did the same.
Always remember that you were human first before you came into politics.
Thank you.