I thank you for your question.
I will tell you that in my personal experience as a member of Parliament, veterans naturally go to their member of Parliament, because it's the link between them and the government for which they served this country. Whatever party you are in, it's important, I believe, as a member of Parliament, to always welcome veterans, listen to them, and of course convey their requests to me, which many members already do. Actually, I must tell you that I'm always amazed by the level of commitment that members of Parliament have for their veterans.
On a broader basis, I invite all members of Parliament to take initiatives in the Year of the Korean War Veteran. There are Korean War veterans in every part of the country. We used to say that it was the forgotten war. I thank the chair for raising this issue. I think we have a great opportunity.
I want to tell you in advance that this year's Remembrance Week will be focused on all veterans, but we'll pay special attention to Korean War veterans. Why is that? Because, of course, 60 years ago, in 1953, those Canadians went abroad and fought for liberty and for freedom, and today in that country we have the 13th industrial power in the world. I always brag about Samsung, Hyundai, Kia, Daou, and all those Korean companies that are part of our daily lives. They are due to the successes of these Korean people, who have benefited from the sacrifices of the Canadians.
Yes, we will put emphasis on the Year of the Korean War Veteran, and we will raise awareness. That's the other mandate. My department can work with all members to make those stories known and to awake the curiosity of Canadians about the Korean War. Canadians were there. What did they do? What did they accomplish? What were the big fights? Who was involved? Those are the kinds of questions that we're seeking to answer. That's an important part of the mandate.
This morning I'm asking for money that will go mainly into the pockets of veterans, but one...and this committee has already approved it, since the first study in this session was about Remembrance. There are important dates, so that's for Remembrance.
To conclude, the other part where you can get involved is in encouraging corporations in your riding to hire veterans. There's a strong appetite and there's a strong will, so we can be facilitators. My department and our resources, and charities such as True Patriot Love and Canada Company, are involved in our helmets to hardhats initiative. There are a lot of initiatives. Also, of course, we are working with a corporation in the veterans transition committee. They are there to make ways for our veterans to transition into civilian life. This is a way to help veterans and to give them meaning after their military career, such as some members who have turned to politics.