The Department of National Defence and our department take the health and well-being of CF members and veterans very seriously. At Veterans Affairs, we provide a range of programs to promote the welfare of those who become ill or injured in the line of duty, including disability and related health care benefits, rehabilitation services, financial benefits, and supports to the families. It does not matter what type of injury a person has as long as it's tied to their military service.
I would encourage any and all members, regardless of what issues they are suffering from, as long as it relates to their military service, which you have outlined...our doors are open. Across this country, we have 4,000 mental health professionals who we work with. We have 11 OSI clinics, plus satellite clinics all over this country that we're willing to work for.... We're open for business. We have to encourage more people to come forward and to get their issues dealt with. That's what our department is committed to, full stop. If any individuals need help, I encourage them to come forward. We will do our level best to assist them in finding their way forward.