Evidence of meeting #31 for Veterans Affairs in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was soldiers.
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5:15 p.m.
Bloc
Guy André Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
No offer of counselling was forthcoming and neither the military nor Veterans Affairs contacted you to find out what had happened and if there was any need for a follow up. Absolutely nothing happened. You were left completely on your own.
5:15 p.m.
Bloc
Guy André Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
He returned, and then it was over.
I speak for my colleagues when I say how very sorry I am that things turned out this way.
5:15 p.m.
As an Individual
The important thing is to see some changes come about. More changes are needed.
These soldiers sacrifice their lives. They are young, they put their lives on the line and they believe in this mission. They are entitled, in my opinion, to receive the appropriate services when they return from their mission.
5:15 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Gary Schellenberger
Thank you.
I really appreciate your being a witness here today. I'm sure that our whole committee has received a lot of good information. Hopefully, down the way, anything that hasn't been looked at can be. Let's hope we can improve this situation.
Thanks for being a witness here today.
5:15 p.m.
Voices
Hear, hear!
5:20 p.m.
As an Individual
It was my pleasure.
May I just add that if I can help other parents...
I may have lost my son, but I have a mission to fulfill. Thank you all.
5:20 p.m.
Voices
Hear, hear!
5:20 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Gary Schellenberger
We will now take a short recess, but I'd like to reconvene in the next three minutes, please.
[Proceedings continue in camera]