Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I also want to thank our witnesses for taking the time to be with our committee.
The Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act, commonly known as the new Veterans Charter, is focused on a holistic approach that supports wellness and transition. It is described as a living charter and is constructed in a fashion that allows parliamentarians and the government of the day to implement adjustments in order to better provide for the needs of our veterans.
This legislation was first tabled in 2005 by the government of the day. Would you please explain the history of how the new Veterans Charter came to be?