Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I am still shaken by the heart-wrenching and troubling testimony I have heard.
Mr. Hunter, you said that the system was sort of becoming an enemy of veterans. I have written that sentence down and will keep it in mind, as I think it is a good reflection of what we have been hearing.
I want all the witnesses to know that we are seeking solutions and ways to improve this system, which has many flaws.
In this committee, we have had an opportunity to discuss issues related to the homelessness many veterans are experiencing. We have talked about it a lot, but not enough in my opinion. Based on the assumption that the primary cause of homelessness among veterans is often related to a mental health issue, it seems to me that we can rightly wonder whether the government is addressing the root of this problem.
Do you think the various mental health programs the government provides are effective in preventing homelessness?