Good afternoon, everybody. I'd like to call the meeting to order.
This is our 100th meeting. The Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs resumes its studies on homeless veterans and on medical cannabis and veterans’ well-being.
In relation to the study on homeless veterans, we are pleased to welcome Debbie Lowther, chair and co-founder of VETS Canada; and Ray McInnis, director of veterans services, Dominion Command, along with Dave Gordon, homeless veterans representative, Dominion Command of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Unfortunately, Ken Hoffer, president of the Society of Atlantic Heroes Recovery, had to decline his appearance for health reasons. He'll try to appear at his convenience.
Witnesses, you have up to 10 minutes for your opening statements. A round of questions will follow.
I'll start with Ms. Lowther.
The floor is yours.