Thank you.
Thank you, Minister, and congratulations. I wish you the best of luck in your new post. I think it is the best job in Canada. In my opinion, it is an incredible experience to work with the men and women of the Canadian Forces.
Now, I do have a few questions for you. First of all, I believe you met with Ms. Matteau, of Quebec City, or that you will have an opportunity to meet with her soon. You may have met with her son, Corporal Nicolas Magnan. She says that a monument is not something you can eat. There must be compensation—not only in the form of a lump sum amount, but also a monthly pension.
What are your views on the situation of our “new” veterans returning from Afghanistan? Is there funding available to meet their needs?