I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 19 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the House order of January 25, 2021. The proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on March 24, 2021, the committee is undertaking a study of mental health care programs at Veterans Affairs Canada.
Welcome to all the witnesses who have taken the time to join us today. I will introduce all of you before you have the opportunity to give opening remarks.
Today we have Captain Sean Bruyea, retired, who is a columnist and advocate. As an individual, we have Tina Fitzpatrick. From the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada and the Veterans Association Food Bank, we have Allan Hunter, national service officer at ANAVETS and director of the food bank.
Each witness will have five minutes for opening remarks, and after that we will proceed with rounds of questions. I will signal when there is one minute left in your time, so please keep an eye on me on your screen. Don't panic. A minute is quite a long time, and I may allow you to go slightly over. When you see the one-minute signal, try to wrap up.
First up is Mr. Bruyea.
You have five minutes.